WR 117 - Writing for CTE Professionals

3 Credit(s)

Course Description: WR117 focuses on writing in career and technical fields. It reviews the basic conventions of English, but centers on the types of reading and writing expected in professional trade settings and may be geared toward a particular trade field depending on the makeup of the class.

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Express ideas in a clear and readily understandable manner following the conventions of written English. (ILO: Communication)
CLO#2: Use the appropriate voice and genre for work related written communication, such as emails, reports, orders, invoices, and project quotes.
CLO#3: Identify the layout and structure of industry texts, such as handbooks, manuals, and instructions.

ACTI Code and Course Type
100 Lower Division Collegiate

Length of Course:
A required state minimum of (30) and a standard RCC delivery of (33) lecture hours per term, not to exceed (36) hours per term.