ENG 106 - Democracy and the Liberal Arts (W) (1)

Why should a doctor study literature? Or a computer scientist study biology? You are now enrolled in a liberal arts institution that places a high value on studying broadly across the disciplines. In this course we’ll examine what that means for your own education, but we’ll also explore the value of such institutions for society at large. What is higher education’s role in cultivating a healthy democracy? We will read widely and consider what it means to be educated citizens. As a seminar in first-year writing, strong emphasis will be placed on the development of academic writing skills through formal and informal writing assignments, guided writing and revision processes, and an exploration of writing techniques and strategies to hone reflective and effective writing skills. Not open to students who have previously completed a First Year Writing course.
(First Year Writing Seminar (FYW)) (Humanities)