2009 Fall DOCST 49S-01
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Title DOC WRITING: HUMAN CONDITION Department DOCST Course Number 2009 Fall 49S Section Number 01 Primary Instructor Harris,Alex Prerequisites Course Homepage t-reqs.trinity.duke.edu/fysf08.html#FIRST
Synopsis of course content
This is a Freshman seminar for students who want to become better writers.
The class explores the convergence of documentary writing and community
service. Through the completion of regular documentary writing
assignments, service work, the study and discussion of classic and
contemporary documentary books, essays, and photographs, students will
learn to create a distinctive and persuasive writing voice about issues of local,
national, and international concern.
Assignments
regular reading assignments and weekly short writing assignments
Grade to be based on
class participation and improving quality of writing over the semester
Additional Information
Includes a service component, that will require a minimum of three hours per
week outside of class. Course carries the ALP, SS, W, and Service Learning
designations. For more information, please contact Alex Harris at
alex.harris@verizon.net.
