Winter 2025
Meeting:
T 5:30pm - 7:20pm / MGH 074
SLN:
12460
Section Type:
Seminar
Instructor:
WHAT IS KNOWN AND UNKNOWN IN A
JOURNEY?
(AH, W)
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IN THIS COURSE, STUDENTS WILL
EXPLORE VARIOUS RAMIFICATIONS OF
REMOTE-RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE
PRECARITY, INCLUDING MIGRATION,
MEMORY, AND LOSS. EACH WEEK,
STUDENTS WILL TAKE ON THE ROLES OF
WRITER AND EDITOR, ENGAGING IN
THOUGHTFUL CRITIQUE AND REVISION.
THEY WILL BE ENCOURAGED TO BE
CREATIVE, WRITE TO THE POINT
(AVOIDING THE WORDINESS OFTEN FOUND
IN ACADEMIC WRITING), AND CRAFT
CONTENT THAT RESONATES WITH THE
INTENDED AUDIENCE. THE FOCUS WILL B
ON WRITING AND CREATING STORIES THA
MATTER.
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CALDERWOOD SEMINAR, LIMITED TO 12
STUDENTS
Catalog Description:
Writing seminar focused on translating artistic and humanistic knowledge into forms and genres accessible to the public. Explores writing as an intellectual practice oriented toward the public good. Students learn how to craft narratives for various publics, including museums, art galleries, newspapers, and general audiences.
GE Requirements Met:
Arts and Humanities (A&H)
Writing (W)
Credits:
5.0
Status:
Active
Last updated:
December 21, 2024 - 8:22 am