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Focus on ethics in writing, rhetoric, and communication. By researching, analyzing, and composing texts related to ethics in various genres and disciplines, students explore how writing contributes to the good life for individuals and communities.

Prerequisites: Writing 2 or 2E or 2LK; upper-division standing; or Exam: AP 36 >=4 or Exam: AP 37 >=4 or Exam: WAIV AW >=1 or Exam: IB BL >=6 or Exam: IB E >=6

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Units

Letter

Grading

1, 2, 3

Passtime

Upper division only

Level Limit

Letters and science

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MCHUGH P
Patrick McHugh
4.6
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WRIT107B . Mchugh P 1 Year, 11 Months Ago

Super straightforward class and really kind professor. I learned a lot about business writing through this class, and it was not graded too harshly. Really enjoyable and engaging lectures.

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105WC . Mchugh P 1 Year, 11 Months Ago

Professor McHugh is so sweet and truly cares about his students. I enjoyed going to class and the grading is fair as well. Attendance is mandetory but I did not mind going to class at all.

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WRIT109HU . Mchugh P 2 Years Ago

Great guy. Took 109HU class as a social science major and still really enjoyed it. He is really kind and cares about what he does and his students. Although it may not seem like it at the start, by the end you will feel much more confident in your writing. Definitely take it! Not a crazy amount of work. One page weekly & 2 longer papers.

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WRIT107B . Mchugh P 4 Years Ago

He's a super nice guy and I would take any other class he teaches. The only writing class I actually enjoyed and didn't mind that attendance was mandatory.

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WRIT109HU . Mchugh P 4 Years Ago

Two papers, several assignments but if you write you will gain an A for the course. He is very approachable in class and very flexible on writing, which really makes the class easy to keep. His feedback is useful to revising your draft and if you show some improvements you will have a good result. The class is based on participation overall, ez !

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WRIT107B . Mchugh P 5 Years Ago

Made the class super easy. He is super helpful. There were 4-5 weekly quizzes that you got a C on if you wrote your name. Group project at the end that is very easy. Overall, he did not over complicate this class at all.

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