OSUN Theme: Arts and Society
Women Write the World
Term: August 29, 2023 – December 14, 2023Level: 200-Level
Day/Time: T/Th 10:35 AM EDT - 12:00 PM EDT
This course introduces contemporary women writers from different cultures who have used non-fiction writing to fight for progress on environmental and social issues. Authors such as Joy Harjo, Wangari Maathai, Zainab Salbi, Vandana Shiva, Suzanne Simard, Malalai Joya and Xinran provide inspirational models of effective rhetorical strategies of “writing to right the world.” Requirements include response journals, a researched Inquiry log project and class presentations. No prerequisites.
Credits: 3 U.S. / 6 ECTS