ENG 101 - Writing about the Connected Life

Do you belong to Generation C? Marketers use the term to describe consumers who are especially connected via social media. These individuals shoot videos, share images and post written opinions. If you’re reading this, you’re probably part of this creative generation. But what does it mean to be so connected? We’ll pursue this question in relation to arguments about “fake news” and truth; language and power; and the marshmallow test. Writing provides us with ways to discover, learn, invent, reflect and express ourselves; it also allows us to communicate with audiences for a range of purposes. Included in our understanding of “writing” will be a digital essay that combines words and image, as we draft, revise, edit and workshop ideas.

Credits 4

Notes
Open only to first-year and sophomore students.

Foundation
First Year Writing

Compass Attributes
Writing