WTNG 270 - Travel Writing

Institution:

Roger Williams University

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Prerequisite: Successful completion (C- or higher) of WTNG 102Fulfills a course requirement in the Professional and Public Writing CoreConcentration and MinorThis course familiarizes students with some of the typical genres thatmake up the field of travel writing. Students will gain experienceadapting to various professional and public writing situations as theyfocus on the rhetorical distinctions between these genres and on thechallenges of writing about a place responsibly. The course emphasizesthe ways in which effective travel writing depends on the study ofrhetoric. Students will learn how to assess the rhetorical situation andto make genre decisions based on issues of exigence, purpose, audience,and kairos. Bristol, RI will serve as the site of exploration and inspirationfor travel pieces that inform, persuade, and reflect. Students will becomefluent in genre analysis and writing with clarity for different purposes todifferent audiences.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rwu.edu

Phone Number:

(401) 253-1040

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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