ENG 222 - Writing for Social Change

Credit Hours: 3
General Education Course: Focus on Public Issues

Students examine the persuasive power of language to effect social change. Through the analysis of key historic texts, students identify effective writing techniques. Students articulate creative, researched, and well-reasoned solutions to socially relevant problems. Projects include blogs, proposals, op-ed pieces, and social-media strategies.

Prerequisite: 12 hours, and ENG 110 or equivalent.
Lecture contact hours: 3

Typically offered: Fall, Spring