TPC Program Snapshots: Developing Curricula and Addressing Challenges
http://www.leaonline.com/doi/abs/10.1207/s15427625tcq1302_3
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Allen, Nancy J. and Steven T. Benninghoff
Technical Communication Quarterly
2004

Abstract:

This article reports results from a survey of US technical and professional communication undergraduate programs concerning core concepts emphasized and most commonly taught procedures, skills, and tools. Snapshot views of current programs are derived from the results, and the developmental processes and directions of four new programs are described in more detail. The article concludes with challenges for programs to maintain humanistic concerns while also providing effective professional and technical preparation.