CHID 320 B: Seminar in Public Writing: Writing for Good

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) ___ 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. ___ 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