COMP 364 - Writing for Civic Literacy

Institution:

University of Michigan-Dearborn

Subject:

English Composition

Description:

In Writing for Civic Literacy, students will study how politicians, the media and critical citizens use language to engage with the broader community. Students themselves will learn to use language to become more active, well-informed citizens. They will study rhetorical awareness, audience analysis and persuasive writing techniques and put those lessons to use in community settings. They will perform community service at agencies of their choosing and use those experiences as objects of analysis, researching the social context in which those agencies operate and writing analytically about the agencies. Further, students will synthesize classroom lessons and real-world experience by executing writing tasks for and with the agencies (these tasks might include editorials for the local press, informational webpages and fundraising materials).

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Seminar

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.umd.umich.edu/

Phone Number:

(313) 593-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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