Analysis and practice in business genres that focuses on writing strategy, concise style, and visual aspects of communication. Attention to typical documents such as letters, memos, e-mail, proposals, and collaborative reports. Courses also typically integrate oral presentations, job search documents, and the use of relevant technology.

Prerequisites: Writing 2 or 2E or 2LK; upper-division standing.

4

Units

Letter

Grading

1, 2, 3

Passtime

Upper division only

Level Limit

Letters and science

College
ERNST B C
Brian Ernst
4.8
25 reviews

Lecture

SSMS 1005
M W
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
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Winter 2024 . Ernst B C
SSMS 1005
M W
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Winter 2024 . Mchugh P
ILP 3211
M W
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
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WRIT 107B Ernst B C Winter 2024 Total: 25
WRIT 107B Ernst B C Winter 2023 Total: 22
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4.8
WRIT1 . Ernst B C 9 Months Ago

I HATE writing. But he made it bearable. The class was long and semi-boring sometimes but if you couldn't go he would send updates which was helpful. Three big assignments with a small 2 paragraph response every week and lots of peer reviews. Fair grader and gave really good feedback.

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WRIT105CD . Ernst B C 1 Year, 8 Months Ago

Super passionate and a great professor! Always willing to help. Not a difficult class, really interesting subject material too. No need for any coding experience beforehand! Class is made up of forum posts, readings, coding experiments, a group project, and a few papers.

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WRIT105R . Ernst B C 1 Year, 8 Months Ago

Most passionate I've had at this school and he's committed to making his class valuable to you. Very accessible outside class and one of the nicest and happiest guys I've met. Really cares about his students, and emphasizes learning over grades. Gives great feedback on papers, grading criteria is fair. Absolutely take a course with him if you can

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WRIT105R . Ernst B C 1 Year, 9 Months Ago

Best teacher I've had at UCSB!!! His Rhetoric class was exceptional. Learned a ton about arguing and rhetorical analysis which is crucial to any major at UCSB and a great life skill. Ernst was polite, energetic, and passionate about the subject. You will get the grade you put into the class. He is a fair grader but FOLLOW THE RUBRIC!

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WRIT2 . Ernst B C 1 Year, 11 Months Ago

Ernst is one of the most endearing writing professors in the department. His essays are tightly graded but his nice personality makes it feel a lot more manageable. Yes his lectures are not that crucial in the later half of the year but do note that you have to give a self-assessed participation grade worth 15% which he will check.

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WRIT2 . Ernst B C 2 Years Ago

Ernst is a great and caring professor. You can tell he genuinely wants every student to succeed and will accommodate you. He is very lenient and extends due dates and grades fairly. You can tell he's very passionate about what he does. He also holds several office hours where you can talk to him. Take his class!!

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