printer friendly pagePWR 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: Aut, 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: 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
Prerequisite:
PWR 1. In this class we will explore 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. In addition, we will approach each of the writings in this class as an opportunity to practice in-class rhetorical analysis and oral presentation skills and to practice discovering specific research questions. 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 2020
| UG Reqs: Writing 2
PWR 2AK: Writing & Rhetoric 2: The Rhetoric of Kortenhoven
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.
| UG Reqs: Writing 2
PWR 2AM: Writing & Rhetoric 2: From Fossils to Fables: The PWR of Prehistory
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 2017
| UG Reqs: Writing 2
PWR 2AN: Writing & Rhetoric 2: Hear Me Out: The Rhetoric of Hip-Hop in Social Uprisings
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 2017
| UG Reqs: Writing 2
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 2AO: Writing & Rhetoric 2: Rhetoric and Global Leadership
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. Analysis of styles of leadership across the globe and communication strategies used to bring about change. Exploration of how global leaders learn cross-cultural rhetoric skills to adapt to dynamic and unfamiliar situations. See
http://www.stanford.edu/dept/undergrad/cgi-bin/drupal_ual/AP_univ_req_PWR_Courses.html
Last offered: Winter 2016
| 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 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
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