ENL-305, "Freelance Writing: Print and Web" is rooted in the idea that each student communicates in a variety of discourse communities that he/she must identify in order to write effectively. The entire course revolves around the dissection, deconstruction, and reconstruction of WIRED Magazine. The goal is to create an online version of WIRED--UDM REWIRED--that is sensitive to the contexts of students at the University of Detroit Mercy.

ENL-305 requires a very high level of commitment, persistence, and enthusiasm on the part of the student. Slacking will not be tolerated in this class, and will only lead to failure since success depends on interacting constantly with others, and in taking responsibility for the success of others. THIS CLASS IS A WORKSHOP, therefore students are required to engage in extensive peer review both online and in class. The online discussions (e-mail listserv) are essential for developing an understanding of the assignments and course content. Students are also required to maintain an extensive writing portfolio that demonstrates their ability to transform disparate artifacts of their discourse communities into polished, publishable works.