College Writing for Workers ((4 Credits))

Catalog description

This course provides students with the opportunity to spend a semester working intensively on their writing and writing process, while reflecting on the values of being a trade unionist. Students will use writing as a meaning-making tool, by engaging in all stages of the writing process as they critically consider a variety of texts that address what it means to take pride in one’s work, as well as the worth of being a skilled craftsperson. In reading, writing, discussion and research assignments, students will be engaged in reflecting critically on how work is represented and understood in the course readings. While there is a fair amount of reading to be done in this class, this is primarily a course that supports and extends students abilities to express themselves in writing. This course is offered as part of union partnership programs and is open to non-partnership students subject to availability. It is also only offered in-class through the college’s Harry J. Van Arsdale Jr. School of Labor Studies in New York City.