Students will learn to identify audiences and choose appropriate language, tone, and style in order to write, edit, and revise a variety of communiqués in various workplace scenarios. Revision documents may be internally created or externally appropriated, depending on the instructor’s discretion. Instruction in the protocols of revising, editing, proofreading, and associated tasks. An emphasis on the ability to rethink and adapt to ever-present writing exigencies.
ENG 4700, “Special Topics in PTW,” explores the real-world technical and collaborative skills needed for success in the professional and technical writing workplace. It is an advanced course in theories and practice of communication, especially for new media. This iteration of ENG 4700 will use the formation of a PTW Student Club to simulate work situations and create media artifacts that can be featured in a professional portfolio.
This is an online asynchronous course facilitated by Dr. Shauna Chung. The course involves the following:
Students complete a 120-hour internship. Class activities provide an opportunity for
discussions and electronic portfolio development to enrich the learning experience. Students
write weekly status reports, and supervision is by both the faculty and the job supervisor.
This theory and practice-based course provides a theoretical overview of the concepts and practices of information architecture: organization, labeling, navigation, search, and metadata. Students develop practical skills through the study of human-computer interaction.
The PTW Club fosters academic, social, and professional growth for students interested and invested in professional and technical writing. By nurturing a welcoming and engaged community, the club upholds a high standard of professionalism through communication excellence at City Tech and beyond.
