WRI 214 - Writing for Social Change

Institution:

The University of Tampa

Subject:

Writing

Description:

This course explores how writing, broadly defined, promotes social change. Through the study and analysis of a range of multimedia texts, students will develop an understanding of how writing builds community, critiques dominant discourses, inspires people, and transforms cultures. Students will create a series of written and visual texts, at least some of which will be for a public audience. Specific course topics may include digital activism, environmental justice, countercultural writing, social movement rhetorics, nonprofit writing, and/or service-learning projects. The course is developed for all majors.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ut.edu

Phone Number:

(813) 253-3333

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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