The Professional Writing Minor is an interdisciplinary degree in writing and editing for business, science and the arts. Housed within the Department of English, the professional writing minor provides students with knowledge and skills much in demand by employers in government, business, social service, and community organizations. Take courses in Technical Writing and Editing, Policy Writing, Advanced Grammar, and Organizational Communication, among others. 15-course unit microprograms are also available in Professional Writing and in Professional Editing.
This program is offered in English only.
Le tableau qui suit présente uniquement les exigences du microprogramme. Veuillez consulter les règlements scolaires pour connaître les règles de combinaison de programmes de la Faculté des arts.
Les exigences de ce programme ont été modifiées. Les exigences antérieures peuvent être consultées dans les annuaires 2021-2022.
| Code | Title | crédits |
|---|---|---|
| Cours obligatoires | ||
| ENG 1320 | English Grammar for Professional Writers and Editors 1 | 3 crédits |
| ENG 2380 | Introduction to Technical Writing | 3 crédits |
| Cours optionnels | ||
| 3 crédits de cours parmi : | 3 crédits | |
| Workshop in Essay Writing | ||
| Technical Report Writing | ||
| Selected Topics in Literature and Composition | ||
| Engaging with Literature | ||
| Effective Business English | ||
| 6 crédits de cours parmi : | 6 crédits | |
| Writing for Digital Media I: Fundamentals of Digital Literacy | ||
| Writing about the Arts | ||
| Writing for Digital Media II | ||
| Policy Writing and Writing for Government | ||
| Total : | 15 crédits | |
Note(s)
| 1 | Students from the School or Translation and Interpretation can substitute TRA 2313 for this requirement. |