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Peter Freeman
B CUSP 134
Bothell Campus
Offers an interdisciplinary approach to composition, including generating a compelling topic; the articulation of a thesis; the development of supporting evidence; the ability to draw conclusions from the evidence, clear organization of the essay, correct mechanics; awareness of audience, and knowledge of resources for research. Prerequisite: may not be taken for credit if previously earned a minimum grade of 2.0 B CUSP 101, B CUSP 114, or ENGL 131.
Class description
The overall goal of this course is to help you further develop your writing, reading, and critical thinking skills. To do so, we will be exploring the role of discourse and its various applications.
The first half of the course is dedicated to helping you understand what discourse is, how it influences the words we use to describe things, and how it can be used as an analytical tool. Similarly, the second half of the course will focus on looking for and examining discourse in a variety of locations, including the UW Bothell campus.
Student learning goals
Understand the role of discourse and how it affects language, thought, and behavior.
Communicate complex ideas in both written and verbal forms.
Approach ideas analytically and construct cogent arguments and explanations.
Appreciate how different approaches in thought result in different outcomes.
General method of instruction
Class sessions will mostly consist of group discussions with occational lecture.
Recommended preparation
Class assignments and grading
Class assignments will consist of weekly reading responses, discussion prompts, short presentations, and papers.
