Copyediting Fundamentals
COM CO 532
Undergraduate Prerequisites: First-Year Writing Seminar (WR 120 or equivalent). - Part grammar lab and part editing workshop, Copyediting Fundamentals offers a deep dive into shaping effective prose style for different areas of writing. The course provides an in-depth look at changes in usage over time and equips students with the real-world skills they need to use various style guides or create their own. Students can successfully petition for this course to count as an elective for most COM majors and for the CAS English major. This course fulfills 1 Hub credit for Research & Information Literacy and Teamwork. Students have landed editorial internships and jobs related to the material in this course. Effective Fall 2022, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Writing-Intensive Course, Research and Information Literacy, Teamwork/Collaboration. Effective Fall 2024, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Research and Information Literacy, Teamwork/Collaboration.
FALL 2026 Schedule
| Section | Instructor | Location | Schedule | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | Becker | COM B27 | TR 11:00 am-12:15 pm | The undergraduate prerequisite for COMCO 532 is a first-year writing seminar (e.g. WR120). |
Note that this information may change at any time. Please visit the MyBU Student Portal for the most up-to-date course information.

