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Cross Disciplinary Courses

  • English 106-1, 2: Engineering Design and Communication (EDC)
    A two-quarter, project-based course in creative problem-solving. Design and communication are taught as parallel processes, and all writing instruction is integrated into design activities. Sections are team-taught by writing faculty and engineering faculty. EDC is intended for students pursuing an engineering major.

  • Writing 115-5 & 6: Modes of Writing
    A team-taught course sponsored by the Center for the Writing Arts; designed to help freshman explore a lively intellectual theme while developing skills to become stronger writers. Intended to be taken for two quarters. Combines large-group lectures, taught by faculty from various departments (e.g. philosophy, linguistics) and small discussion sections, taught by writing faculty. Recent themes have included Time and Chance, the Bible and its Transformations, Language and Social Policy.

      

 

 


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