BA English in Technical Communication

The field of technical and professional communication may be defined as the creative use of language and design to accommodate people and technology, including writing, editing, graphics, and publications management. Students in this concentration receive a solid background in the knowledge and skills required to participate in the writing, editing, and publishing (whether in print or online) of scientific, technical, and professional documents. By taking courses in writing, editing, and publishing, English majors (and other students who may choose to minor in this area) are given the opportunity to develop the basic skills required and to hone those skills to a high level. Students also receive a solid background in the fundamental knowledge areas requisite to the field-for example, the intricacies of audience analysis and adaptation, the dynamics of working with authors, and the rapidly changing principles of good page design.