Brave New Words: Writing for a Better World

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The activist tradition in writing has long testified to the power of words to imagine and advocate for a better world. Our best writing happens when we care passionately about our topics. That sense of passion often emerges in relation to personal, social, political, community, or environmental issues, which concern us. This course will provide a supportive context for students to grow as writers by discovering and engaging with issues that matter to them. We will pay special attention to developing our writing to imagine a more just and peaceful world. Students will be invited to express their ideas in a variety of written contexts, especially those that align with their majors and professional interests.