WRIT 002: CRAFT OF PROSE

Spring 2022 Courses


WRIT 002 301

TR 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Friedman

Craft of Prose

Fulfills the Writing Requirement

FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORES ONLY

Do we live in a post-truth world? Is fake news endemic to modern life? Are we so in thrall to the agendas of politicians, news agencies, corporations, ideologues, and foreign actors that we can't trust anything in the media to be unbiased and factually accurate? In this course about navigating and rising above the barrage of questionable info we receive from the media every day, we will be reading True or False: A CIA Analyst's Guide to Spotting Fake News. Former CIA analyst Cindy L. Otis examines fake news through its long history, looks at the state of fake news in our world today, and offers advice that all of us can use to recognize it and defend ourselves against its influence. After reading and analyzing this lively, thought-provoking book, students will develop research projects on topics of their choice and use their findings to write a research-based White Paper and an Op-Ed. Other shorter assignments will include logical reasoning exercises, academic reading and research, professional peer review, and writing for businesses and nonprofits. Only First Years and Sophomores are eligible to enroll in Craft of Prose.


WRIT 002 302

TR 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Hipolit

Craft of Prose

Fulfills the Writing Requirement

FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORES ONLY

Do we live in a post-truth world? Is fake news endemic to modern life? Are we so in thrall to the agendas of politicians, news agencies, corporations, ideologues, and foreign actors that we can't trust anything in the media to be unbiased and factually accurate? In this course about navigating and rising above the barrage of questionable info we receive from the media every day, we will be reading True or False: A CIA Analyst's Guide to Spotting Fake News. Former CIA analyst Cindy L. Otis examines fake news through its long history, looks at the state of fake news in our world today, and offers advice that all of us can use to recognize it and defend ourselves against its influence. After reading and analyzing this lively, thought-provoking book, students will develop research projects on topics of their choice and use their findings to write a research-based White Paper and an Op-Ed. Other shorter assignments will include logical reasoning exercises, academic reading and research, professional peer review, and writing for businesses and nonprofits. Only First Years and Sophomores are eligible to enroll in Craft of Prose.


WRIT 002 303

TR 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Manning

Craft of Prose

Fulfills the Writing Requirement

FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORES ONLY

Do we live in a post-truth world? Is fake news endemic to modern life? Are we so in thrall to the agendas of politicians, news agencies, corporations, ideologues, and foreign actors that we can't trust anything in the media to be unbiased and factually accurate? In this course about navigating and rising above the barrage of questionable info we receive from the media every day, we will be reading True or False: A CIA Analyst's Guide to Spotting Fake News. Former CIA analyst Cindy L. Otis examines fake news through its long history, looks at the state of fake news in our world today, and offers advice that all of us can use to recognize it and defend ourselves against its influence. After reading and analyzing this lively, thought-provoking book, students will develop research projects on topics of their choice and use their findings to write a research-based White Paper and an Op-Ed. Other shorter assignments will include logical reasoning exercises, academic reading and research, professional peer review, and writing for businesses and nonprofits. Only First Years and Sophomores are eligible to enroll in Craft of Prose.


WRIT 002 304

TR 10:15 AM - 11:45 AM

Byala

Craft of Prose

Fulfills the Writing Requirement

FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORES ONLY

Do we live in a post-truth world? Is fake news endemic to modern life? Are we so in thrall to the agendas of politicians, news agencies, corporations, ideologues, and foreign actors that we can't trust anything in the media to be unbiased and factually accurate? In this course about navigating and rising above the barrage of questionable info we receive from the media every day, we will be reading True or False: A CIA Analyst's Guide to Spotting Fake News. Former CIA analyst Cindy L. Otis examines fake news through its long history, looks at the state of fake news in our world today, and offers advice that all of us can use to recognize it and defend ourselves against its influence. After reading and analyzing this lively, thought-provoking book, students will develop research projects on topics of their choice and use their findings to write a research-based White Paper and an Op-Ed. Other shorter assignments will include logical reasoning exercises, academic reading and research, professional peer review, and writing for businesses and nonprofits. Only First Years and Sophomores are eligible to enroll in Craft of Prose.


WRIT 002 305

TR 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Kwok

Craft of Prose

Fulfills the Writing Requirement

FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORES ONLY

Do we live in a post-truth world? Is fake news endemic to modern life? Are we so in thrall to the agendas of politicians, news agencies, corporations, ideologues, and foreign actors that we can't trust anything in the media to be unbiased and factually accurate? In this course about navigating and rising above the barrage of questionable info we receive from the media every day, we will be reading True or False: A CIA Analyst's Guide to Spotting Fake News. Former CIA analyst Cindy L. Otis examines fake news through its long history, looks at the state of fake news in our world today, and offers advice that all of us can use to recognize it and defend ourselves against its influence. After reading and analyzing this lively, thought-provoking book, students will develop research projects on topics of their choice and use their findings to write a research-based White Paper and an Op-Ed. Other shorter assignments will include logical reasoning exercises, academic reading and research, professional peer review, and writing for businesses and nonprofits. Only First Years and Sophomores are eligible to enroll in Craft of Prose.


WRIT 002 306

TR 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Byland

Craft of Prose

Fulfills the Writing Requirement

FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORES ONLY

Do we live in a post-truth world? Is fake news endemic to modern life? Are we so in thrall to the agendas of politicians, news agencies, corporations, ideologues, and foreign actors that we can't trust anything in the media to be unbiased and factually accurate? In this course about navigating and rising above the barrage of questionable info we receive from the media every day, we will be reading True or False: A CIA Analyst's Guide to Spotting Fake News. Former CIA analyst Cindy L. Otis examines fake news through its long history, looks at the state of fake news in our world today, and offers advice that all of us can use to recognize it and defend ourselves against its influence. After reading and analyzing this lively, thought-provoking book, students will develop research projects on topics of their choice and use their findings to write a research-based White Paper and an Op-Ed. Other shorter assignments will include logical reasoning exercises, academic reading and research, professional peer review, and writing for businesses and nonprofits. Only First Years and Sophomores are eligible to enroll in Craft of Prose.


WRIT 002 307

TR 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

DiLodovico

Craft of Prose

Fulfills the Writing Requirement

FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORES ONLY

Do we live in a post-truth world? Is fake news endemic to modern life? Are we so in thrall to the agendas of politicians, news agencies, corporations, ideologues, and foreign actors that we can't trust anything in the media to be unbiased and factually accurate? In this course about navigating and rising above the barrage of questionable info we receive from the media every day, we will be reading True or False: A CIA Analyst's Guide to Spotting Fake News. Former CIA analyst Cindy L. Otis examines fake news through its long history, looks at the state of fake news in our world today, and offers advice that all of us can use to recognize it and defend ourselves against its influence. After reading and analyzing this lively, thought-provoking book, students will develop research projects on topics of their choice and use their findings to write a research-based White Paper and an Op-Ed. Other shorter assignments will include logical reasoning exercises, academic reading and research, professional peer review, and writing for businesses and nonprofits. Only First Years and Sophomores are eligible to enroll in Craft of Prose.


WRIT 002 308

TR 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Walker

Craft of Prose

Fulfills the Writing Requirement

FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORES ONLY

Do we live in a post-truth world? Is fake news endemic to modern life? Are we so in thrall to the agendas of politicians, news agencies, corporations, ideologues, and foreign actors that we can't trust anything in the media to be unbiased and factually accurate? In this course about navigating and rising above the barrage of questionable info we receive from the media every day, we will be reading True or False: A CIA Analyst's Guide to Spotting Fake News. Former CIA analyst Cindy L. Otis examines fake news through its long history, looks at the state of fake news in our world today, and offers advice that all of us can use to recognize it and defend ourselves against its influence. After reading and analyzing this lively, thought-provoking book, students will develop research projects on topics of their choice and use their findings to write a research-based White Paper and an Op-Ed. Other shorter assignments will include logical reasoning exercises, academic reading and research, professional peer review, and writing for businesses and nonprofits. Only First Years and Sophomores are eligible to enroll in Craft of Prose.


WRIT 002 309

TR 10:15 AM - 11:45 AM

MacRae-Crerar

Craft of Prose

Fulfills the Writing Requirement

FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORES ONLY

Do we live in a post-truth world? Is fake news endemic to modern life? Are we so in thrall to the agendas of politicians, news agencies, corporations, ideologues, and foreign actors that we can't trust anything in the media to be unbiased and factually accurate? In this course about navigating and rising above the barrage of questionable info we receive from the media every day, we will be reading True or False: A CIA Analyst's Guide to Spotting Fake News. Former CIA analyst Cindy L. Otis examines fake news through its long history, looks at the state of fake news in our world today, and offers advice that all of us can use to recognize it and defend ourselves against its influence. After reading and analyzing this lively, thought-provoking book, students will develop research projects on topics of their choice and use their findings to write a research-based White Paper and an Op-Ed. Other shorter assignments will include logical reasoning exercises, academic reading and research, professional peer review, and writing for businesses and nonprofits. Only First Years and Sophomores are eligible to enroll in Craft of Prose.


WRIT 002 310

MW 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Fackler

Craft of Prose

Fulfills the Writing Requirement

FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORES ONLY

Do we live in a post-truth world? Is fake news endemic to modern life? Are we so in thrall to the agendas of politicians, news agencies, corporations, ideologues, and foreign actors that we can't trust anything in the media to be unbiased and factually accurate? In this course about navigating and rising above the barrage of questionable info we receive from the media every day, we will be reading True or False: A CIA Analyst's Guide to Spotting Fake News. Former CIA analyst Cindy L. Otis examines fake news through its long history, looks at the state of fake news in our world today, and offers advice that all of us can use to recognize it and defend ourselves against its influence. After reading and analyzing this lively, thought-provoking book, students will develop research projects on topics of their choice and use their findings to write a research-based White Paper and an Op-Ed. Other shorter assignments will include logical reasoning exercises, academic reading and research, professional peer review, and writing for businesses and nonprofits. Only First Years and Sophomores are eligible to enroll in Craft of Prose.


WRIT 002 311

MW 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Wehner

Craft of Prose

Fulfills the Writing Requirement

FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORES ONLY

Do we live in a post-truth world? Is fake news endemic to modern life? Are we so in thrall to the agendas of politicians, news agencies, corporations, ideologues, and foreign actors that we can't trust anything in the media to be unbiased and factually accurate? In this course about navigating and rising above the barrage of questionable info we receive from the media every day, we will be reading True or False: A CIA Analyst's Guide to Spotting Fake News. Former CIA analyst Cindy L. Otis examines fake news through its long history, looks at the state of fake news in our world today, and offers advice that all of us can use to recognize it and defend ourselves against its influence. After reading and analyzing this lively, thought-provoking book, students will develop research projects on topics of their choice and use their findings to write a research-based White Paper and an Op-Ed. Other shorter assignments will include logical reasoning exercises, academic reading and research, professional peer review, and writing for businesses and nonprofits. Only First Years and Sophomores are eligible to enroll in Craft of Prose.


WRIT 002 312

MW 1:45 PM - 3:15 PM

Argaman

Craft of Prose

Fulfills the Writing Requirement

FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORES ONLY

Do we live in a post-truth world? Is fake news endemic to modern life? Are we so in thrall to the agendas of politicians, news agencies, corporations, ideologues, and foreign actors that we can't trust anything in the media to be unbiased and factually accurate? In this course about navigating and rising above the barrage of questionable info we receive from the media every day, we will be reading True or False: A CIA Analyst's Guide to Spotting Fake News. Former CIA analyst Cindy L. Otis examines fake news through its long history, looks at the state of fake news in our world today, and offers advice that all of us can use to recognize it and defend ourselves against its influence. After reading and analyzing this lively, thought-provoking book, students will develop research projects on topics of their choice and use their findings to write a research-based White Paper and an Op-Ed. Other shorter assignments will include logical reasoning exercises, academic reading and research, professional peer review, and writing for businesses and nonprofits. Only First Years and Sophomores are eligible to enroll in Craft of Prose.


WRIT 002 313

MW 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Vellani

Craft of Prose

Fulfills the Writing Requirement

FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORES ONLY

Do we live in a post-truth world? Is fake news endemic to modern life? Are we so in thrall to the agendas of politicians, news agencies, corporations, ideologues, and foreign actors that we can't trust anything in the media to be unbiased and factually accurate? In this course about navigating and rising above the barrage of questionable info we receive from the media every day, we will be reading True or False: A CIA Analyst's Guide to Spotting Fake News. Former CIA analyst Cindy L. Otis examines fake news through its long history, looks at the state of fake news in our world today, and offers advice that all of us can use to recognize it and defend ourselves against its influence. After reading and analyzing this lively, thought-provoking book, students will develop research projects on topics of their choice and use their findings to write a research-based White Paper and an Op-Ed. Other shorter assignments will include logical reasoning exercises, academic reading and research, professional peer review, and writing for businesses and nonprofits. Only First Years and Sophomores are eligible to enroll in Craft of Prose.


WRIT 002 314

MW 5:15 PM - 6:45 PM

Argaman

Craft of Prose

Fulfills the Writing Requirement

FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORES ONLY

Do we live in a post-truth world? Is fake news endemic to modern life? Are we so in thrall to the agendas of politicians, news agencies, corporations, ideologues, and foreign actors that we can't trust anything in the media to be unbiased and factually accurate? In this course about navigating and rising above the barrage of questionable info we receive from the media every day, we will be reading True or False: A CIA Analyst's Guide to Spotting Fake News. Former CIA analyst Cindy L. Otis examines fake news through its long history, looks at the state of fake news in our world today, and offers advice that all of us can use to recognize it and defend ourselves against its influence. After reading and analyzing this lively, thought-provoking book, students will develop research projects on topics of their choice and use their findings to write a research-based White Paper and an Op-Ed. Other shorter assignments will include logical reasoning exercises, academic reading and research, professional peer review, and writing for businesses and nonprofits. Only First Years and Sophomores are eligible to enroll in Craft of Prose.


WRIT 002 315

TR 1:45 PM - 3:15 PM

Byland

Craft of Prose

Fulfills the Writing Requirement

FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORES ONLY

Do we live in a post-truth world? Is fake news endemic to modern life? Are we so in thrall to the agendas of politicians, news agencies, corporations, ideologues, and foreign actors that we can't trust anything in the media to be unbiased and factually accurate? In this course about navigating and rising above the barrage of questionable info we receive from the media every day, we will be reading True or False: A CIA Analyst's Guide to Spotting Fake News. Former CIA analyst Cindy L. Otis examines fake news through its long history, looks at the state of fake news in our world today, and offers advice that all of us can use to recognize it and defend ourselves against its influence. After reading and analyzing this lively, thought-provoking book, students will develop research projects on topics of their choice and use their findings to write a research-based White Paper and an Op-Ed. Other shorter assignments will include logical reasoning exercises, academic reading and research, professional peer review, and writing for businesses and nonprofits. Only First Years and Sophomores are eligible to enroll in Craft of Prose.


WRIT 002 316

MW 10:15 AM - 11:45 AM

Taylor

Craft of Prose

Fulfills the Writing Requirement

FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORES ONLY

Do we live in a post-truth world? Is fake news endemic to modern life? Are we so in thrall to the agendas of politicians, news agencies, corporations, ideologues, and foreign actors that we can't trust anything in the media to be unbiased and factually accurate? In this course about navigating and rising above the barrage of questionable info we receive from the media every day, we will be reading True or False: A CIA Analyst's Guide to Spotting Fake News. Former CIA analyst Cindy L. Otis examines fake news through its long history, looks at the state of fake news in our world today, and offers advice that all of us can use to recognize it and defend ourselves against its influence. After reading and analyzing this lively, thought-provoking book, students will develop research projects on topics of their choice and use their findings to write a research-based White Paper and an Op-Ed. Other shorter assignments will include logical reasoning exercises, academic reading and research, professional peer review, and writing for businesses and nonprofits. Only First Years and Sophomores are eligible to enroll in Craft of Prose.


WRIT 002 317

TR 10:15 AM - 11:45 AM

Fackler

Craft of Prose

Fulfills the Writing Requirement

FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORES ONLY

Do we live in a post-truth world? Is fake news endemic to modern life? Are we so in thrall to the agendas of politicians, news agencies, corporations, ideologues, and foreign actors that we can't trust anything in the media to be unbiased and factually accurate? In this course about navigating and rising above the barrage of questionable info we receive from the media every day, we will be reading True or False: A CIA Analyst's Guide to Spotting Fake News. Former CIA analyst Cindy L. Otis examines fake news through its long history, looks at the state of fake news in our world today, and offers advice that all of us can use to recognize it and defend ourselves against its influence. After reading and analyzing this lively, thought-provoking book, students will develop research projects on topics of their choice and use their findings to write a research-based White Paper and an Op-Ed. Other shorter assignments will include logical reasoning exercises, academic reading and research, professional peer review, and writing for businesses and nonprofits. Only First Years and Sophomores are eligible to enroll in Craft of Prose.


WRIT 002 318

TR 10:15 AM - 11:45 AM

Manning

Craft of Prose

Fulfills the Writing Requirement

FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORES ONLY

Do we live in a post-truth world? Is fake news endemic to modern life? Are we so in thrall to the agendas of politicians, news agencies, corporations, ideologues, and foreign actors that we can't trust anything in the media to be unbiased and factually accurate? In this course about navigating and rising above the barrage of questionable info we receive from the media every day, we will be reading True or False: A CIA Analyst's Guide to Spotting Fake News. Former CIA analyst Cindy L. Otis examines fake news through its long history, looks at the state of fake news in our world today, and offers advice that all of us can use to recognize it and defend ourselves against its influence. After reading and analyzing this lively, thought-provoking book, students will develop research projects on topics of their choice and use their findings to write a research-based White Paper and an Op-Ed. Other shorter assignments will include logical reasoning exercises, academic reading and research, professional peer review, and writing for businesses and nonprofits. Only First Years and Sophomores are eligible to enroll in Craft of Prose.