Description

In this course, students will read, every week, one ‘great’ essay and engage actively in discussion of both the contents of the essays and the writing strategies employed by the authors. The essays cover topics ranging from the meaning of education, through questions of language and identity, to ideas about wealth and poverty, social class, cultural imperialism and politics. Thauthors represent different nationalities, genders and historical eras. These essays will serve as models of a variety of persuasive and argument-writing strategies including narration and description, the use of anecdotes and examples, satire, the extended definition, etc. The student is expected to apply these persuasive devices and methods to his/her own writing and to critically evaluate his/her work and the work of other students in the class. Participation in the class discussion of the readings is crucial – which means reading the texts in preparation for each class is essential.

Prerequisite Course(s)

ELTU1001 or ELTU1002

and

ELTU2005 or ELTU2006 or ELTU2011 or ELTU2013 or ELTU2014 or ELTU2016 or ELTU2017 or ELTU2018 or ELTU2019 or ELTU2020 or ELTU2022 or ELTU2023 or ELTU2024 or ELTU2026 or ELTU2406 or ELTU2412

Alternative For

ELTU3010 , ELTU3013 , ELTU3014 , ELTU3016 , ELTU3018 , ELTU3022