Covers the professional practices of technical and professional writers and designers, as informed by histories, theories, and methods of the field. Addresses historical and current trends in technical communication, including communicating for transnational audiences, writing for social justice, and multimodal design. Includes professionalization for careers in the field of professional and technical communication. Assignments may include a professional portfolio, a professional development plan, or a case study of an historical or current issue relevant to the field. Prerequisite: C or better in ENGL 2338 or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 2338.