ENGL 240 Technical Communication
Course Information
| Course Number | ENGL 240 |
|---|---|
| Course Title | Technical Communication |
| Description | This course will teach the essential skills of technical communication. It is an introduction to written communication, design production, and design evaluation of technical information. The class emphasizes adapting technical material targeted for specific audiences while using a procedural writing style. Students complete rhetorical and audience analyses, document creation, electronic writing, collaborative writing, and usability testing. (Prerequisite: ENGL 100 or instructor permission) (MnTC Goal Area 1 - Communication) |
| Total Credits | 4 |
| Total Hours | 64 |
| Instruction Type | Credits and Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 4 Credits, 64 Hours |
Pre/Corequisites
Prerequisite: ENGL 100 or instructor permission.
Institutional Core Competencies
- Communication - Students will be able to demonstrate appropriate and effective interactions with others to achieve their personal, academic, and professional objectives.
Course Competencies
- Practice the fundamentals of technical communication.
- Analyze the context, purpose, and audience for various documents.
- Practice different kinds of document design.
- Develop an awareness of visual design within both paper and digital documents.
- Collaborate on written pieces.
- Practice web design.
- Complete usability testing.
- Create documents relevant to technical communication.
- Explore the global elements of technical communication.
SCC Accessibility Statement
South Central College strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you have a disability and need accommodations for access to this class, contact the Academic Support Center to request and discuss accommodations.
North Mankato: Room B-132, (507) 389-7222; Faribault: Room A-116, (507) 332-7222.
Additional information and forms can be found at: southcentral.edu/disability
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