WRITING 115-5,6 - Modes of Writing

Institution:

Northwestern University

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Description:

A team-taught course, designed specifically for freshmen, that combines rigorous exploration of a lively intellectual theme with close attention to helping students become strong writers. The format alternates between large-group lecture and discussion sessions led by an accomplished lecturer and small, intensive seminar meetings led by a skillful teacher of writing. Themes explored typically have the spark of controversy and sharp focus characteristic of topics for successful freshman seminars, but also the broader historical or theoretical scope characteristic of distribution requirement courses. Recent themes have included time and chance, the Bible and its transformations, and language and social policy. Weinberg students earn distribution requirement credit for the first quarter and freshman seminar credit for the second quarter. Students are expected to enroll for both quarters; the first quarter is a prerequisite for the second. May not be taken P/N.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.northwestern.edu

Phone Number:

(847) 491-3741

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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