WRIT4664W
WRIT 4664W - Science, Medical, and Health Writing (3 Cr.) Writing Intensive, Online may be available
Writing Studies Department (10994)
TCLA - College of Liberal Arts
WRIT 4664W - Science, Medical, and Health Writing (3 Cr.) Writing Intensive, Online may be available
Course description
This course explores the theories and practices of rhetoric and writing in science, medicine, and health (SMH). Students learn about genres of SMH communication including regulatory documents from the FDA, podcasts created by scientists for the public, patient blogs, and published research articles. The course also engages topics including accessibility, writing in regulated environments, writing for complex audiences, and engaging biomedical and scientific research in writing. Students are challenged to consider how language, science, biomedicine, and health intersect and how different stakeholders such as patients, healthcare providers, scientists, government officials, and insurance companies engage in SMH communication.
Minimum credits
3
Maximum credits
3
Is this course repeatable?
No
Grading basis
AFV - A-F or Audit
Discussion
Requirements
000226
Credit will not be granted if credit has been received for:
02866
Fulfills the writing intensive requirement?
Yes
Typically offered term(s)
Every Fall