printer friendly pagePWR 1RW: Writing & Rhetoric 1: Writing for Liberation: The Rhetoric of Antiracism
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 the enduring power of writing to change the world. We will consider how national discussions about racism are rhetorically constructed, exploring how language can be leveraged to support or challenge oppressive racial frameworks. A full course description and video can be found here:
pwrcourses.stanford.edu/pwr1/pwr1rw For the PWR course catalog please visit
https://pwrcourses.stanford.edu/. Enrollment is handled by the PWR office.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: Writing 1
Instructors:
Wolfson, R. (PI)
PWR 1SMC: Writing & Rhetoric 1: Beyond the Boundary: The Rhetoric of Maps, Borders, and Networks
PWR 1 courses focus on developing writing and revision strategies for rhetorical analysis and research-based arguments that draw on multiple sources. This class takes as its theme the rhetorical frameworks of geographical frontiers and the maps that represent them, but also more figurative borders (gender, sexuality, race, class,and so on). For course video and full description, see
https://pwrcourses.stanford.edu/pwr1/pwr1smc. For
PWR 1 catalog see
https://pwrcourses.stanford.edu/pwr-1. Enrollment is handled by the PWR office.
Terms: Win, Spr
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: Writing 1
Instructors:
Mediratta, S. (PI)
PWR 1SNB: Writing & Rhetoric 1: The Rhetoric of Wellness: Social Context of Mental & Physical Health
PWR 1 courses focus on developing writing and revision strategies for rhetorical analysis and research-based arguments that draw on multiple sources. This class asks what does it mean to be "well"? And what does "well" look like across different cultural contexts? For full course description see
https://pwrcourses.stanford.edu/pwr1/pwr1snb
PWR 1 course videos and description can be found here:
https://pwrcourses.stanford.edu/pwr-1 Enrollment is handled by the PWR office.
Terms: Win, Spr
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: Writing 1
Instructors:
Hervey, S. (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 2BRC: Writing & Rhetoric 2: Re-Make It Anew: The Rhetoric of Adapting, Rebooting, and Remaking
PWR 2 courses focus on developing strategies for presenting research-based arguments in both written and oral/multimedia genres. For
PWR 2 catalog see
https://pwrcourses.stanford.edu/pwr-2. In this course we¿ll question what¿s at stake in cultural recyclings and ask what can adaptations and remakes tell us about cultural and political moments? We¿ll draw on work in adaptation, film, and music studies, and on theories of remixing, remediating, and translating. For video and full description visit
https://pwrcourses.stanford.edu/pwr2/pwr2brc. Enrollment is handled by the PWR office. Prerequisite:
PWR 1.
Terms: Win, Spr
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: Writing 2
Instructors:
Richardson, R. (PI)
PWR 2CKA: Writing & Rhetoric 2: Rhetoric of Distraction
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 distractions that surround us. We will study how reading practices evolve as we shift to digital texts; examine research on texting while driving; and consider the effects of multitasking on memory and productivity. For full course descriptions and video see
https://pwrcourses.stanford.edu/pwr2/pwr2cka For all PWR2s see
https://pwrcourses.stanford.edu/pwr-2 Enrollment is handled by the PWR office. Prerequisite:
PWR 1.
Terms: Win, Spr
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: Writing 2
Instructors:
Kamrath, C. (PI)
PWR 2EE: Writing & Rhetoric 2: Once Upon a Cause: Producing Picture Books for Local Children
PWR 2 courses focus on developing strategies for presenting research-based arguments in both written and oral/multimedia genres. This course asks why did we want to hear and see and read our favorite picture books again and again? What was the secret to their magic? In this course you'll not only analyze that "magic" and do research on this topic, but will also collaborate closely with a group of classmates to create an original, compelling, and educationally appropriate picture book for second-graders. For video and full course description visit
https://pwrcourses.stanford.edu/pwr2/pwr2ee For all PWR2s visit
https://pwrcourses.stanford.edu/pwr-2. Enrollment is handled by the PWR office. Prerequisite:
PWR 1. Cardinal Course certified by the Haas Center
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: Writing 2
Instructors:
Ellis, E. (PI)
PWR 2EH: Writing and Rhetoric 2: Seriously Funny: Understanding the Rhetoric of Humor
PWR 2 courses focus on developing strategies for presenting research-based arguments in both written and oral/multimedia genres. In this course we'll focus our critical gaze on past and contemporary genres of humor. We will ask what are the social consequences--positive or negative--to comedic strategies? For full course description see
https://pwrcourses.stanford.edu/pwr2/pwr2eh. For the
PWR 2 course catalog visit
https://pwrcourses.stanford.edu/pwr-2. Enrollment is handled by the PWR office. Prerequisite:
PWR 1.
Terms: Win, Spr
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: Writing 2
Instructors:
Hille, E. (PI)
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