ENG 212 Political Writing
Everything is political. Course examines how political writing is used as a means to enact social change, to shape public opinion, inform policy decisions, and influence political behavior. You’ll read and analyze the works of professional writers. You'll refine your style and find/re-find your voice. You’ll develop/re-develop your writing, revising, and editorial skills. These skills you’ll use when you write your own work and critique the work of your classmates during the in-class Writer’s Workshops. Students develop analytical writing skills in rhetoric, persuasion, and argumentation. This course potentially expands your writing portfolio.