English 309 offers students the opportunity to explore and master the kinds of writing required in different academic disciplines, while also encouraging them to move across traditional boundaries. The course begins with an introduction to the principles of Discourse Analysis, and then offers the opportunity to practice writing in different disciplinary styles and forms. In short, the course helps students understand what it means to write "like a sociologist," "like a literary critic," "like an historian," etc. Attention will be given to the four main disciplinary areas: the humanities, the social sciences, the natural sciences, and business.
Prerequisite: Any two of ENGL 110, 111, or 121 in addition to third-year standing.