40S Transactional Focus

This course is focused on literacy beyond literature —It aims to deepen students’ understanding of everyday forms of the English language. It examines communication in the world of work and how to effectively convey ideas within related forms (job interviews, resumes, etc.). Students also analyze/create a wide range of texts (comedy/satirical writing, visual ads, etc.) as they consider issues of form, convention, meaning, and power. 

Prerequisite: Literary Focus 30S