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 2ANA: Writing & Rhetoric 2: The Message in the Music
Prerequisite:
PWR 1. Further work in developing skills in argument and research-based writing, with emphasis on both written and oral/multimedia presentation of research. For more information about
PWR 2, see
https://undergrad.stanford.edu/programs/pwr/courses/pwr-2. For full course descriptions, see
https://vcapwr-catalog.stanford.edu. Enrollment is handled by the PWR office.
Last offered: Spring 2020
| UG Reqs: Writing 2
PWR 2AW: Writing & Rhetoric 2: Psychology and Persuasion
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 psychology underlies the rhetoric of persuasion in developing our own authority (Ethos) and persuading others by appealing to their emotions (Pathos) or reasoning (Logos). In this course we will advance and develop our understanding of Aristotle's "available means of persuasion" and Cialdini's Seven Principles of Influence (reciprocity, liking, social proof, commitment/consistency, authority, scarcity, unity). A full course description and video can be found here:
pwrcourses.stanford.edu/pwr2/pwr2aw For the PWR course catalog please visit
https://pwrcourses.stanford.edu/ Enrollment is handled by the PWR office. Prerequisite:
PWR 1.
Terms: Win
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: Writing 2
Instructors:
Watters, A. (PI)
PWR 2BH: Writing & Rhetoric 2: Rhetorics of Professionalism
PWR 2 courses focus on developing strategies for presenting research-based arguments in both written and oral/multimedia genres. This course takes as its theme the concept of professionalism in the workplace and academia. For a course description and video see
pwrcourses.stanford.edu/pwr2/pwr2bh. For all PWR courses see
https://pwrcourses.stanford.edu/ Enrollment is handled by the PWR office. Prerequisite:
PWR 1.
Last offered: Spring 2023
| UG Reqs: Writing 2
PWR 2BR: Writing & Rhetoric 2: "I Feel Your Pain": The Rhetoric of Sympathy
Prerequisite:
PWR 1. Further work in developing skills in argument and research-based writing, with emphasis on both written and oral/multimedia presentation of research. See
http://www.stanford.edu/dept/undergrad/cgi-bin/drupal_ual/AP_univ_req_PWR_Courses.html.
Last offered: Spring 2016
| UG Reqs: Writing 2
PWR 2BRB: Writing & Rhetoric 2: Eurekas and Epiphanies: The Rhetoric of Inspiration
Prerequisite:
PWR 1. In this course, we will inquire into how, exactly, inspiration works. Where do good ideas come from? What fosters creativity? And how do we inspire ourselves and others to follow through on those ideas? We¿ll address these questions from many disciplinary angles, including the history of theories of genius and creativity, the uses of spiritual and literary ¿epiphany,¿ and recent psychology research into growth mindsets. For more information about
PWR 2, see
https://undergrad.stanford.edu/programs/pwr/courses/pwr-2. For full course descriptions, see
https://vcapwr-catalog.stanford.edu. Enrollment is handled by the PWR office.
Last offered: Autumn 2018
| UG Reqs: Writing 2
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 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 2CAB: Writing & Rhetoric 2: The Rhetoric of Gender and Technology
Rhetorical and contextual analysis of readings; research; and argument. Focus is on development of a substantive research-based argument using multiple sources. Individual conferences with instructor. See
https://undergrad.stanford.edu/programs/pwr/courses/pwr-2.
Last offered: Winter 2015
| UG Reqs: Writing 2
PWR 2CK: Writing & Rhetoric 2: Speaking Out: Claiming Citizenship, Demanding Rights
Prerequisite:
PWR 1. Further work in developing skills in argument and research-based writing, with emphasis on both written and oral/multimedia presentation of research. See
http://www.stanford.edu/dept/undergrad/cgi-bin/drupal_ual/AP_univ_req_PWR_Courses.html.
Last offered: Autumn 2019
| UG Reqs: Writing 2
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