ENGL 2140: Introduction to Technical Communication
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: ENGL 1500.
A broad introduction to the culture of professional work as a technical communicator, with particular emphasis on principles and best practices for developing and managing technical information and digital media. Examination of user-centered design, the history of the discipline, cross-cultural communication, and the ethics of communicating complex information to lay audiences. Study and practice of team-based collaboration, project management, and technical editing.
(Typically Offered: Fall)