WRIT 163Creative Rhetoric and Composition
Course provides advanced study in composition, including analytical writing and university-level research, drafting and revising, and creative nonfiction. It continues the work of composition, building upon what is learned in WRIT 2. Course is appropriate for all undergraduates and may be beneficial for transfer students wanting more training in university research and writing. (Formerly Advanced Workshop in Expository Writing.)
Prerequisite(s): satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements.
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When it runs
Spring 2026Open Spring 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Seminar | Tue Thu 9:50am–11:25am | Cowell Acad 113 | A. Vidali | Open 24/25 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Vidali | 4.6 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 92% | 13 |
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