PWR 1RE: Writing & Rhetoric 1: The Rhetorics of Meritocracy and Deservedness in an Unequal Society
PWR 1 courses focus on developing writing and revision strategies for rhetorical analysis and research-based arguments that draw on multiple sources. This course takes as its theme meritocracy and will consider questions surrounding "deservedness." Course description is here:
https://pwrcourses.stanford.edu/pwr1/pwr1re For
PWR 1 course videos and full descriptions, see
https://pwrcourses.stanford.edu/pwr-1. Enrollment is handled by the PWR office.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: Writing 1
Instructors:
Reist, S. (PI)
PWR 1SBB: Writing & Rhetoric 1: The Rhetoric of Robots and Artificial Intelligence
PWR 1 courses focus on developing writing and revision strategies for rhetorical analysis and research-based arguments that draw on multiple sources. This course takes as its theme robots and AI. What is the impact of automation on particular kinds of work, including writing? What will human beings do with themselves when machines do more of the work? How will the introduction of increasingly satisfying robot or AI companions alter how we relate to each other in a variety of settings? A full course description and video can be found here:
pwrcourses.stanford.edu/pwr1/pwr1sbb For the PWR course catalog please visit
https://pwrcourses.stanford.edu/. Enrollment is handled by the PWR office.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: Writing 1
Instructors:
Brawn, S. (PI)
PWR 1SO: Writing & Rhetoric 1: The Rhetoric of Place, Space, and Identity
PWR 1 courses focus on developing writing and revision strategies for rhetorical analysis and research-based arguments that draw on multiple sources. This course takes as it theme space and what it reveals about ourselves. If your special place was lost what would you give up to have it back? For full course description visit
https://pwrcourses.stanford.edu/pwr1/pwr1so For course videos and descriptions of all PWR 1s, visit the
PWR 1 Courses website
https://pwrcourses.stanford.edu/pwr-1. Enrollment is handled by the PWR office.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: Writing 1
Instructors:
Sokei, L. (PI)
PWR 1TD: Writing & Rhetoric 1: Anatomy of a Discipline: Rhetorics of Health, Illness, and Medicine
PWR 1 courses focus on developing writing and revision strategies for rhetorical analysis and research-based arguments that draw on multiple sources. This course focuses on the discipline of medicine. We¿ll ask questions like: Can a diagnosis have an argument? Is disease a story we tell ourselves? Does the language of medicine influence experiences of health and illness? A full course description and video can be found here:
pwrcourses.stanford.edu/pwr1/pwr1td For the PWR course catalog please visit
https://pwrcourses.stanford.edu/. Enrollment is handled by the PWR office
Terms: Aut
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: Writing 1
Instructors:
Diener, T. (PI)
PWR 1WS: PWR 1 Studio
The
PWR 1 Studio is designed for multilingual and/or international student writers and is taken concurrently with
PWR 1. The Writing Studio provides students an opportunity to work with other multilingual students and an instructor with a background in second language writing to develop writing habits and strategies to support their work in
PWR 1 and other communication contexts. Please see
https://undergrad.stanford.edu/programs/pwr/courses/pwr-studio for more information. Prerequisite: Application. Co-requisite:
PWR 1.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1
PWR 1WW: PWR 1 Workshop
The
PWR 1 Workshop is taken concurrently with
PWR 1 or other first-year writing course (i.e. ESF,
ITALIC 95W). The Workshop provides students an opportunity to work with other students and a PWR lecturer to further develop effective writing practices and strategies to support other communication contexts. Please see
https://pwrcourses.stanford.edu/pwr1workshop for more information. Prerequisite: Application. Co-requisite: First-year writing course.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1
Instructors:
Anwar, M. (PI)
;
Formato, M. (PI)
;
Hervey, S. (PI)
;
Schaeffer, T. (PI)
;
Swan, L. (PI)
PWR 2AG: Writing & Rhetoric 2: The Rhetoric of Film Criticism
PWR 2 courses focus on developing strategies for presenting research-based arguments in both written and oral/multimedia genres. In this course we'll analyze specific films and touch on a range of important frameworks, including genre studies, feminist film theory, and documentary ethics. For course video and full description, see
https://pwrcourses.stanford.edu/pwr2/pwr2ag For the
PWR 2 catalog visit
https://pwrcourses.stanford.edu/pwr-2. Enrollment is handled by the PWR office. Prerequisite:
PWR 1.
Terms: Aut, Spr
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: Writing 2
Instructors:
Greenhough, A. (PI)
PWR 2AH: Writing & Rhetoric 2: Ethnic Narratives and the Rhetoric of American Identity
PWR 2 courses focus on developing strategies for presenting research-based arguments in both written and oral/multimedia genres. This class takes as its theme how race and ethnicity in America have become subjects of personal negotiations and public perception. The readings will address various topics such as biracial and bicultural identity, acculturation, stereotyping and self-image. A full course description and video can be found here:
pwrcourses.stanford.edu/pwr2/pwr2ah For the PWR course catalog please visit
https://pwrcourses.stanford.edu/ Enrollment is handled by the PWR office. Prerequisite:
PWR 1.
Terms: Aut, Win, Sum
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: Writing 2
Instructors:
Heredia, A. (PI)
PWR 2CA: Writing & Rhetoric 2: Social Media, Community, and Communication: Networked Rhetoric
PWR 2 courses focus on developing strategies for presenting research-based arguments in both written and oral/multimedia genres. This class takes as its theme the rhetoric of online communities and will look at digital networks and how they push the boundaries of social interaction. For full course description and video go to
https://pwrcourses.stanford.edu/pwr2/pwr2ca and for all
PWR 2 courses see
https://pwrcourses.stanford.edu/pwr-2 Enrollment is handled by the PWR office. Prerequisite:
PWR 1.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: Writing 2
Instructors:
Alfano, C. (PI)
PWR 2CWC: Writing & Rhetoric 2: The Rise of the Guru: Rhetorics of Genius and the Gurification of the Internet
PWR 2 courses focus on developing strategies for presenting research-based arguments in both written and oral/multimedia genres. In this class we explore some of the internet's most influential gurus and unpack the ultimate rhetorical question - what makes someone persuasive? A full course description and video can be found here:
pwrcourses.stanford.edu/pwr2/pwr2cwc For the PWR course catalog please visit
https://pwrcourses.stanford.edu/ Enrollment is handled by the PWR office. Prerequisite:
PWR 1.
Terms: Aut, Win
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: Writing 2
Instructors:
Wright, C. (PI)
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