Writing to Effect Change: Global and Responsible Citizenship

Catalog description

In this writing-focused course, students will examine concepts of social responsibility and advocacy, paying specific attention to the power of language to effect change. In particular, students will analyze social justice movements, such as the plight of various indigenous groups, protests in Latin America, and other current events occurring in the Spanish-speaking world. Learners will analyze how language is used in these movements to advocate for change and will hone their skills of critical and creative expression through the completion of different written advocacy-related tasks. Such tasks seek to challenge stereotypes and confront biases, focusing specifically on perspectives of diverse communities in the Spanish-speaking world. Prerequisite: SPA 202 or SPA 221 or placement based on UW System Placement Test scores. Offered Occasionally.