3 credits
Fall 2025 Lecture Distance Learning Upper Division
This course applies rhetorical principles to the writing of health, hospitality, nutrition and other related fields. It will prepare students to write in diverse modalities for technical, professional and lay audiences.
Learning Outcomes1Use theories of rhetoric to develop texts, think critically, solve problems, and engage with the needs of diverse audiences.
2Apply data-driven approaches to specific rhetorical contexts, problems, and situations.
3Employ theories and approaches of medical and science writing to adapt to the rapidly changing industries of healthcare and public health.
4Compose effective healthcare and public health documents with an awareness of the accessibility and usability needs of patients, providers and caregivers.
5Communicate complex healthcare and public health information while writing both individually and in teams.
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