Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2011
23.13 - English rhetoric and composition/writing studies
This subseries comprises instructional program classes 23.1301 to 23.1399.
23.1301 - English writing, general
This instructional program class comprises any program that focuses on writing in English for applied and liberal arts purposes. These programs include courses in writing and document design in multiple genres, modes, and media; writing technologies; research, evaluation, and use of information; editing and publishing; theories and processes of composing; rhetorical theories, traditions, and analysis; communication across audiences, contexts, and cultures; and practical applications for professional, technical, organizational, academic, and public settings.
Illustrative example(s)
- English composition
- English writing
Exclusion(s)
- advertising copywriting(09.0903)
- business communications(52.0501)
- developmental/remedial reading and writing(32.0108)
- English creative writing(23.1302)
- English rhetoric and writing(23.1304)
- English technical writing(23.1303)
- English writing and literature(23.9999)
- French composition(55.1301)
- journalism(09.0401)
- script writing(50.0504)
- writing(36.0118)
23.1302 - English creative writing
This instructional program comprises any program in English language and literature that focuses on the process and techniques of original composition in various literary forms such as the short story, poetry, the novel, and others. These programs include courses in technical and editorial skills, criticism, and the marketing of finished manuscripts.
Illustrative example(s)
- English creative non-fiction
- English creative writing
Exclusion(s)
- English composition(23.1301)
- journalism(09.0401)
- script writing(50.0504)
- writing(36.0118)
23.1303 - English professional, technical, business, and scientific writing
This instructional program class comprises any program in English language and literature that focuses on professional, technical, business, and scientific writing; and that prepares individuals for academic positions or for professional careers as writers, editors, researchers, and related careers in business, government, non-profits, and the professions. These programs include courses in theories of rhetoric, writing, and digital literacy; document design, production, and management; visual rhetoric and multimedia composition; documentation development; usability testing; web writing; and publishing in print and electronic media.
Illustrative example(s)
- English biomedical writing
- English business writing
- English medical writing
- English technical and professional writing
- English technical writing
Exclusion(s)
- business communications(52.0501)
- English composition(23.1301)
- English creative non-fiction(23.1302)
- French technical and business writing(55.1303)
- journalism(09.0401)
- sports communication(09.0906)
- technical communication(09.0908)
- writing(36.0118)
23.1304 - English rhetoric and composition
This instructional program class comprises any program in English language and literature that focuses on the humanistic and scientific study of rhetoric, composition, literacy, and language/linguistic theories and their practical and pedagogical applications. These programs include courses in historical and contemporary rhetoric/composition theories; composition and criticism of written, visual, and mixed-media texts; analysis of literacy practices in cultural and cross-cultural contexts; and writing program administration.
Illustrative example(s)
- English rhetoric
- English rhetoric and composition
- English rhetoric and writing
- English rhetoric and writing studies
- English rhetorical studies
- English speech and rhetoric
- English speech and rhetorical studies
Exclusion(s)
- communication science(09.0100)
- English composition(23.1301)
- English language and literature(23.0101)
- French speech and rhetoric studies(55.1304)
- literacy and communication skills(32.0108)
- speech communication(09.0101)
23.1399 - English rhetoric and composition/writing studies, other
This instructional program class comprises any program in English language and literature not listed above that relates to English rhetoric and composition/writing studies.
Exclusion(s)
- advertising copywriting(09.0903)
- developmental/remedial reading and writing(32.0108)
- English creative writing(23.1302)
- English rhetoric and composition(23.1304)
- English technical writing(23.1303)
- English writing(23.1301)
- French writing(55.1301)
- script writing(50.0504)
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