Courses

Exploration of several methodological approaches to social research in the urban area. Group research projects utilizing these techniques to explore an urban problem in depth. Includes preparation of one or more papers totaling at least 15 pages. Students will receive comments and suggestions on the preparation of their paper and on their writing as it progresses. May not be repeated.

BIOL 13 fulfills the College Writing 2 requirement and builds on the work of English 110 (College Writing 1), in order to teach the conventions of writing in the discipline of science. It is discipline-based writing seminar that provides students with the opportunity to hone their writing skills within a field of scientific inquiry.

URBST 120 fulfills the College Writing 2 requirement and builds on the work of English 110 (College Writing 1), in order to teach the conventions of writing in the discipline of urban studies with special attention to issues of evidence and authority. Students practice analyzing sources and constructing analyses and arguments in clear, formal academic prose. They complete the course by writing a research paper on a topic in the area of urban studies.

Practice in writing Modern Chinese. Study of the formal structure of different types of writing, based on reading and composition. Particular forms to be studied may include essays, poetry, short stories, scholarly writing, newspaper articles.

Active engagement and experience in the playful and academic practice of writing from and for multilingual realities. Specific attention on audience awareness, ethical choices, and multilingualism as lived experience.

Active engagement and experience in the playful and academic practice of writing from and for multilingual realities. Specific attention on audience awareness, ethical choices, and multilingualism as lived experience.

MUSIC 122 fulfills the College Writing 2 requirement and builds on the work of English 110 (College Writing 1), in order to teach the conventions of writing in the discipline of music. The content is focused on music of the non-Western world.

Engagement and experience in writing for the science and technical fields, as well as grassroots community organizations. Emphasis on audience awareness and data analysis and visualization in preparing effective reports, grant proposals, and digital presentations for specific audiences.

An advanced writing workshop requiring students to extensively write, revise, and edit their own work. This classrequires students to submit two completed pieces of writing by the end of the semester. Students must apply forthis course and have two clear projects to complete over the semester.

A survey of the histories and structures of writing systems employed by human languages. There are several writing assignments in this course.