ENGL 297 - Writing the Public Sphere:Theory and Practice

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Trinity College

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This course will examine the way written language works in the public sphere. Students will read and write about the following sorts of questions: In what ways can writing best promote public dialogue and deliberation How is the digital landscape changing our conception of writing Is the opinion essay as a form dying As books evolve, what happens to the habits of contemplation and reflection fostered by the sustained, quiet reading of traditional texts How do the changing ways that people acquire news affect the process by which public opinion is formed In addition to a focus on theories of the public sphere, the class will also be a workshop for student writing. Students will write, revise, and engage with classmates' writing in various genres aimed at asserting their views on public issues, from traditional essays and op-eds to blogs and multimedia forms. 1.00 units, Seminar

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1.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.Trincoll.edu

Phone Number:

(860) 297-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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