English 118 - COLQ: TO HELL & BACK

In sections limited to 15 students each, this course primarily provides systematic instruction and practice in reading and writing academic prose, with emphasis on argumentation. The course also provides instruction and practice in conducting research and in public speaking. Bilingual students and non-native speakers are especially encouraged to register for sections taught by Holly Davis. Priority will be given to incoming students in the fall-semester sections. Course may be repeated for credit with another instructor. How does trauma force us to grow? Why does it seem that in order to undergo a transformation, we must first "go through hell" of one kind of another. Readings will focus on various explorations of trauma and how the experiences shaped the authors. Enrollment limited to 15. WI