ENGL 263 - Topics in Writing as Activism

4 Credits

1 Units

To what extent can, or should, writing (and also reading) function as a kind of activism? Can written work change minds and hearts? Should it be designed to do so? Can writing be more than a hobby–but also more than a vocation? That is, can the acts of writing and reading be seen as moral acts, as part of living a fully engaged life? In this course we will examine these and other questions as we read, view, discuss, and emulate both factual/documentary and imaginative works (ranging from op-ed pieces and documentaries to poems and short stories). (U2)(BTC)

Prerequisite: JUNIOR OR SENIOR CLASS STANDING
MILE Requirement:

BTC

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