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ENGL 1281 trains students in strategies to create persuasive writing that is fresh, exciting and jargon-free for spiritual seekers new to the teachings of the ascended masters. The course will explore marketing concepts such as the Buddha Formula and belief transformation. It will also cover memoir and fiction writing, understanding personas, and writing for micro-communities.
Students will be assessed on the following course assignments:
Assignment |
% of Final Grade |
Forum Posts | 10% |
Quizzes | 10% |
Writing assignments | 40% |
Midterm Project | 15% |
Final Project | 25% |
TOTAL | 100% |
Hours per week: Students should plan to set aside 5−6 hours per week to complete their weekly course work. This course consists of eight units and students are expected to complete one unit every two weeks.
Textbook Information: ENGL 1281 Textbooks.
To take this course, you must be a credit or audit student in the SU Online School of Theology and Spiritual Studies, and it must be a required or elective component for your program of study. Click here to learn more about the School of Theology. Interested in applying to the school? Visit our Application Process page to apply today!
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