Advanced Reading and Writing in Design II

Enables multilingual students to read critically, craft research papers, and write vivid descriptions of design work.

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Seize every opportunity to practice your English and force yourself to do it until you feel you are comfortable with it.

—English for Design Alumnus

Objective & Outcomes

This course will enable international students to read, discuss, analyze, and evaluate culturally relevant texts for validity, as well as to compose portfolio project descriptions and to analyze and synthesize sources in writing.

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to write argumentative and descriptive texts on design-related topics, exhibit critical reading and comprehension of cultural issues impacting design, and write portfolio case studies.

Typical Schedule

Session 1: Introduction & Course Overview
Session 2: Reading Fluency & Critical Reading
Session 3: Communication Portfolio
Session 4: Writing Portfolio Text
Session 5: Writing Portfolio Text
Session 6: Critical Reading: Logic & validity
Session 7: Critical Reading: Author’s assumptions
Session 8: Argumentation
Session 9: Critical Reading: Analysis
Session 10: Synthesis of Sources
Session 11: Writing: Workplace communication
Session 12: Writing: Workplace communication
Session 13: Review
Session 14: Final Paper Due