English - Writing Studies Emphasis, B.A.

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Program Description

The English - Writing Studies Emphasis, BA/BS provides students with a comprehensive understanding of rhetorical theory, writing practices, and effective language use in various contexts. This program and emphasis highlights the analysis and creation of texts across various media, integrating traditional rhetorical theory with modern digital communication strategies. Students learn to compose multimodal documents, synthesize text with design elements, and apply rhetorical principles in both academic, public, and professional contexts. Graduates are prepares for different careers in writing, editing, and communication.

Program Requirements

Core Requirements

Graduation Requirements

1. Completion of a minimum of 120 semester credits, 40 of which must be upper division.
2. Overall grade point average of 2.0 (C) or above. (Departments may require a higher GPA.)
3. Residency hours -- minimum of 30 credit hours through course attendance at UVU, with at least 10 hours earned in the last 45 hours.
4. Completion of GE and specified departmental requirements.
5. For the BA degree, completion of 16 credit hours of course work from one language to include the 1010, 1020, 2010, and 2020G/2020 levels or transferred equivalents.
6. No grade below C- in required courses.
7. Successful completion of at least one Global/Intercultural course.
8. Successful completion of at least two Writing Enriched courses.

Graduation Plan

This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Analyze rhetorical theories from classical to contemporary frameworks to assess the construction, purpose, and effectiveness of academic, public, and popular texts.
2. Create multimodal compositions that effectively integrate text, visuals, audio, and interactivity to support a specific rhetorical purpose.
3. Apply advanced writing and editing strategies in the production of clear, effective, and purpose-driven written documents for various media.
4. Synthesize knowledge of language, rhetoric, and writing styles to produce professional-level documents in technical, digital, and creative writing contexts.
5. Reflect on writing practices and integrate feedback to improve writing and communication skills, demonstrating growth through a Writing Studies capstone project.