Reading in a Distracted Age

Catalog description

It is hard to read well in an age of speed and distraction. We want instant access, moment-to-moment news, updated scores, the latest tweet or email, and movies and shows to binge watch. Our ways of reading in a digital age train us to skim, to get the gist of an argument and move on to the next stimulus. We end up with bits of information that produce a shallow, fragmented, and one-sided understanding. The goal of this course is to cultivate reading habits that deepen our appreciation for literature and that equip us to read confidently and skillfully.