program description

the english department at sf state provides opportunities for students to study in a variety of subfields that make up the english major. join us and become part of a racially, linguistically, and culturally diverse community of learners engaging in dialog between multiple histories and experiences, and new ideas and literacies.

the professional writing and rhetoric (pwr) concentration prepares students to be successful workplace writers in almost every field of industry and public life, including high-technology industries, business, government, and research and nonprofit organizations. students in the professional writing and rhetoric concentration begin by developing strong writing skills that they then learn to adapt for the workplace and for changing technologies and employment needs. the pwr concentration also provides students with an intellectual framework for continuing professional growth and responsibility throughout their careers.

the required courses in the pwr concentration expose students to foundational workplace writing forms, methods, and issues. various elective courses help students develop specialized communication and writing skills. after completing the pwr concentration, students can begin their writing careers with a number of important accomplishments and advantages: an academic degree in the field, improved and focused skills, an understanding of professional expectations for writers, and a portfolio of relevant writing samples.