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Course Description
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Course Name
Persuasive Writing
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Host University
Queensland University of Technology
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Location
Brisbane, Australia
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Area of Study
Creative Writing
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Lower
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Credit Points
12 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3 - 4
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4 - 6
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Persuasive writing is an integral (if often unconscious) element of both professional and creative writing. Therefore, practitioners in these fields should be able to understand the principles of persuasion, use the vocabulary of persuasion, and evaluate the efficacy of different persuasive strategies. This unit introduces you to the theory and practice of writing persuasively across a number of genres to enhance your writing skills.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit you should be able to:
1. create persuasive texts that are suitable for their audience, purpose, and context
2. analyse persuasive texts using a vocabulary derived from theories of persuasion
3. evaluate the effectiveness of persuasive texts.
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Eligibility for courses may be subject to a placement exam and/or pre-requisites.
Some courses may require additional fees.
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.