The first course in the two-course series WRTG 111 - WRTG 112. Fulfills the general education requirement in communications. An introduction to essential skills in reading, writing, and speaking for academic and professional contexts. The goal is to develop proficiency in creating and analyzing different types of communication, including written, spoken, visual, and multimodal formats, while connecting ideas with others perspectives. Topics include integrating sources with attribution, exploring ethical and effective use of AI in communication, and making rhetorical choices to achieve clarity and audience engagement. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: WRTG 100A, WRTG 111, or WRTG 111X.