Writing and Public Discourse 119lp - Colloquium: Writing Roundtable Topics-Language and Power

The power of language is evident everywhere in our lives. This course examines language and power in three areas: politics, media, and art. In this course, students write a variety of essays on these topics, read both academic and popular pieces, and visit the Smith College Museum of Art. Students hone the writing skills developed in a previous WI course, focusing on refining and developing personal style and voice; exploring other genres, especially those involving public discourse; and expanding upon and improving rhetorical and organizational skills. This course is designed for multilingual writers, including non-native speakers of English and bilinguals. Restrictions: First-years and sophomores only. Enrollment limited to 15. (E)

[CE] FY/SO only