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ENGL302 - Writing for Government and the Public Sector

Description

Introduction to the essential skills of writing effectively for government and public sector organizations. Develops skills in focusing on a purpose, writing for different audiences, structuring information effectively and writing clear, concise and correct English. Taught in a computer lab and features extensive practice in writing briefing notes, memos, correspondence and reports.

Units

1.5

Hours: lecture-lab-tutorial

3-0-0

Note(s)

  • Credit will be granted for only one of ENGL 302, ADMN 316.
  • May not be counted toward upper-level requirements in Honours, Major, General or Minor Literature Programs in English.

Prerequisites

  • Earned a minimum grade of B in 2 of:
    • ATWP135 - Academic Reading and Writing (1.5)
    • ENGL125 - Poetry and Short Fiction (1.5)
    • ENGL135 - Academic Reading and Writing (1.5)
    • ENGL145 - Drama and the Novel (1.5)
    • ENGL146 - Contemporary Literature (AWR) (1.5)
    • ENGL147 - Literary Traditions (AWR) (1.5)
    • ENGL181 - Introduction to Professional Writing: Workplace Writing 1 (1.5)
    • ENGL215 - The Writing of Expository Prose (1.5)
    • ENGL225 - Technical Communications: Written and Verbal (1.5)
    • ECON225 - Writing for Economists (1.5)
    • ENGR240 - Technical Writing (1.5)
    • WRIT204 - Creative Nonfiction Workshop (3.0)
    • WRIT215 - Journalism and Professional Writing (1.5)
  • or permission of the department.

Course offered by

Department of English

Course schedules

Summer timetable available: February 15. Fall and Spring timetables available: May 15.

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