ENG 101 - Writing About Consumer Culture

In this class, we will explore how the language and ideas connected to commerce have moved beyond the world of business and into our day to day existence. This class will provide you with an opportunity to use your creativity and curiosity and tackle questions such as: how has advertising shaped the way we understand our bodies? What ethical boundaries should corporations be expected to honor? How do we use possessions to convey and construct our identities? Can feelings like wellness and empowerment be meaningful or real if they’re available for purchase? In this class, we will rely on short, nonfiction texts and put a focus on analysis and argument. Together, we will work toward the goal of refining your writing and critical thinking skills through a variety of assignments that will include formal essays, online discussion forums, peer review workshops and conferences with the instructor.

Credits 1

Foundation
First Year Writing

Compass Attributes
Writing