Certificate Course in Writing for a Global Market
Contact Hours: 40 (an estimated time frame devoted to a course of study from start to finish that can vary from student to student)
With the industrial, technical, and commercial market becoming more and more global, it is imperative that writers understand the importance of writing for a worldwide market. Writers cannot write for a single language community anymore but must be aware of, and consider how to prepare and write for multiple languages to reach diverse populations, cultures, and communities.
Writing for a Global Market provides you with an awareness and consideration of how to prepare and write for multiple languages to reach diverse populations, cultures, and communities as the writing industry moves towards reaching people in a worldwide market. The course objectives are to provide you with an understanding and ability to apply best practices for globalization, internationalization, and localization.
This course will help you be prepared to offer your services by being informed and educated about the considerations for writing for a diverse population of consumers.
By the end of the course, you should:
It is your responsibility to access the course through your individual login. You are responsible for performing the required activities, assignments, and submit completed work.
All coursework must be performed according to the guidelines stated in the course syllabus. The instructor will review your submissions for technical accuracy and utilization of industry standards while ensuring you have achieved an in-depth understanding of the course objectives.
You will be required to take part in online discussions (via a discussion board) complete three (3) quizzes, and submit one (1) written assignment and a final writing project.
Writing for a global market includes an understanding and ability to apply best practices for: