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    Science Writing and New Media: Explorations in Communicating about Science & Technology

    Science Writing and New Media: Explorations in Communicating about Science & Technology

    Proficiency in communicating about science and technology comes from both knowledge and practice, and this course emphasizes both. Through a variety of reading and writing assignments, we will examine general principles of good writing, as well as principles associated specifically with scientific and technical writing. We will also explore the effects of new media as avenues for communicating about science.

    Subjects:
    English Language
    Keywords:
    Communication in science Communication of technical information Technical writing
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    Science Writing in Contemporary Society

    Science Writing in Contemporary Society

    This class addresses the craft of writing about science in and for contemporary society, both its pleasures and its challenges. We will read essays, reportage, op-eds, and web-based articles on a variety of topics concerning science, technology, medicine and nature. Readings by contemporary writers such as Elizabeth Kolbert, Atul Gawande, and Michael Pollan will serve as examples of the craft and sources of ideas for our own writing.

    Subjects:
    English Language
    Keywords:
    Technical writing
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    Courseware
     
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    Introduction to European and Latin American Fiction: Great Books on the Page and on the Screen

    Introduction to European and Latin American Fiction: Great Books on the Page and on the Screen

    This subject serves as a broad introduction to the field of European and Latin American fiction. It is designed to help students acquire a general understanding of major fictional modes. We will pay attention not only to the literary movements these works represent, but also to the subtle interplay of history, geography, language and cultural norms that gave rise to specific literary forms. The books we read in this course are compelling, and film versions of five of the works we read give variety to the course and time to think about the interplay of film and print.

    Subjects:
    English Language and English Literature
    Keywords:
    Latin American fiction European fiction
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    Courseware