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

Spring 2026
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Meeting:
Th 1:00pm - 4:20pm
SLN:
12176
Section Type:
Seminar
SEMINAR IN PUBLIC WRITING - BORDER STORIES (AH, W) ___ FOR DECADES, DEBATES OVER IMMIGRATION, BORDER WALLS, AND ASYLUM HAVE GENERATED MORE HEAT THAN LIGHT. WHY DO PASSIONS RUN HIGH EVEN WHEN MIGRATION RATES ARE LOW? NARRATIVES AND DISCOURSES ABOUT THE BORDER ARE THEMSELVES POWERFUL FORCES THAT PROFOUNDLY AFFECT THE FATES OF INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES. WORKSHOPPING SHORT-FORM GENRES LIKE OP-EDS AND PODCAST SCRIPTS, WE WILL EXPLORE THE CONSTRUCTION AND CONSEQUENCES OF FOUR KINDS OF BORDER STORIES.
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:
May 1, 2026 - 5:47 pm