Petger Schaberg's current research involves four main directives: 1) to use video, poster, podcast, and social media persuasion in the context of lower and upper division writing & rhetoric instruction; 2) to develop teaching methods with ESL students to increase learning with native speakers in his CU classrooms; 3) to direct service learning projects with real-world clients to enhance student learning at all levels. 4) To improve students' ability to create viable writing solutions for a range of professional and popular genres and audiences.
keywords
Rhetoric: the elucidation of the means and content of any persuasive communication--especially as it pertains to writing instruction at the undergraduate level
Teaching
courses taught
WRTG 1150 - First-Year Writing and Rhetoric
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Spring 2018 / Spring 2019 / Spring 2020 / Spring 2022 / Spring 2023
Rhetorically informed introduction to college writing. Focuses on rhetorical analysis, argument, inquiry and information literacy. Taught as a writing workshop, the course emphasizes practicing writing strategies for all phases of the writing process. For placement criteria, see the arts and sciences advising office. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours.
WRTG 3030 - Writing on Science and Society
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Summer 2018 / Fall 2018 / Spring 2019 / Summer 2019 / Fall 2019 / Spring 2020 / Summer 2020 / Fall 2020 / Spring 2021 / Summer 2021 / Fall 2021 / Summer 2022 / Fall 2022 / Summer 2023 / Fall 2023 / Spring 2024 / Summer 2024 / Fall 2024
Through selected reading and writing assignments, students consider ethical and social ramifications of science policy and practice. Focuses on critical thinking, revision, analytical writing, and oral presentation. Taught as a writing seminar, the course addresses communication with professional and non-technical audiences. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours.
WRTG 3035 - Technical Communication and Design
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Spring 2018 / Fall 2018 / Spring 2019 / Fall 2019 / Spring 2020 / Fall 2020 / Spring 2021 / Fall 2021 / Spring 2022 / Fall 2022 / Spring 2023 / Fall 2023 / Spring 2024 / Fall 2024
Rhetorically informed introduction to technical writing that hones communication skills in the context of technical design activities. Treats design as a collaborative, user-oriented, problem-based activity, and technical communication as a rhetorically informed and persuasive design art. Taught as a writing seminar emphasizing critical thinking, revision, and oral presentation skills. Focuses on client-driven design projects and effective communication with multiple stakeholders. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours.
