PWR 2AB: Writing & Rhetoric 2: Makers, Crafters, Hackers: The Rhetoric of DIY
In this course we will delve into the fascinating world of DIY (do it yourself) movements. You will examine the values, politics and ethics of DIY, such as what making has to do with empowerment and resistance, or whether our ideas of making and makers are gendered or attached to assumptions about class, ethnicity and ideology. For more information about
PWR 2, see
https://undergrad.stanford.edu/programs/pwr/courses/pwr-2. For course videos and full descriptions, see
https://vcapwr-catalog.stanford.edu. Enrollment is handled by the PWR office. Prerequisite:
PWR 1.
Terms: Win, Spr
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: Writing 2
Instructors:
Becerra Vidergar, A. (PI)
PWR 2AG: Writing & Rhetoric 2: The Rhetoric of Film Criticism
In this course we¿ll analyze, write, and speak about specific films; we¿ll touch on a range of important frameworks, including genre studies, feminist film theory, and documentary ethics. Through an in-depth analysis of one film for your research-based argument, you¿ll develop your skills in writing, research, and oral presentation. In addition, you will adapt your research-based argument essay into a short videographic essay, that¿ll include material from the film you¿re analyzing. For course videos and full descriptions, see
https://vcapwr-catalog.stanford.edu. Enrollment is handled by the PWR office. Prerequisite:
PWR 1.
Terms: 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, Spr, 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
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 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.
Terms: Win, Spr
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: Writing 2
Instructors:
Hull, B. (PI)
PWR 2BK: Writing & Rhetoric 2: To Thine Own Self Be True: The Rhetoric of Authenticity
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: Winter 2018
| 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
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.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: Writing 2
Instructors:
Richardson, R. (PI)
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