Introduction to Writing, Speaking, and Ethics for Engineers

Introduction to writing, speaking, and ethics for engineers, focusing on academic research and communication.

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Recorded instructors · Fall 2026 Patrick Fessenbecker3.6/5

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Lectures are small, with a median of 20 enrolled students in the recorded sections.

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Students required to take the MSN ESLAT cannot enroll until theESL 118requirement is satisfied

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Fall 2026

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SectionModeEnrolled / capacityWaitlist
LEC 001Classroom Instruction22 / 220
LEC 002Classroom Instruction19 / 200
LEC 003Classroom Instruction20 / 200

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Introduction to college-level communication and academic research. Emphasizes written and oral communication, audience analysis, ethical reasoning, and use of credible sources. Provides instruction in both the foundations of oral and written academic communication (including skills like critical thinking, argumentation, and information literacy) and the writing process itself (including activities like drafting, giving and receiving feedback, and revising). Explores the rhetoric and values of engineering work from multiple perspectives. Provides a foundation for effective communication and ethical awareness useful for subsequent coursework and professional settings.

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  • Rhetoric and values of engineering work
  • Ethical reasoning and credible sources

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  • Written and oral communication, audience analysis, ethical reasoning
  • Critical thinking, argumentation, information literacy
  • Drafting, feedback, and revision

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INTEREGR 156 · Fall 2026

Introduction to Writing, Speaking, and Ethics for Engineers

Recorded 2026-09-07
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