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

Winter 2025
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Meeting:
TTh 3:30pm - 5:20pm / LOW 216
SLN:
12461
Section Type:
Seminar
Instructor:
PLANTATION LOGICS (W) ___ IN THIS COURSE, WE TAKE A DEEP DIVE INTO THE PLANTATION AS AN INDUSTRIAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND RACIAL FORM. HOW DID THE PLANTATION REPRODUCE ASSUMPTIONS AND ORGANIZE RELATIONS BETWEEN RACE, MONEY, RESOURCES, AND THE ENVIRONMENT? WE WILL STUDY HOW THESE PLANTATION LOGICS CONTINUE TO UNDERGIRD EVERYDAY INSTITUTIONAL PRACTICES, AS FOUND IN THE CARCERAL SYSTEM, PRIMARY AND SECONDARY PUBLIC EDUCATION FRAMEWORKS, URBAN PLANNING OFFICES, ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION INITIATIVES, POLITICAL IDEOLOGIES, AND MORE. ___ 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:
January 21, 2025 - 4:11 pm