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WRPR0102A-S14 Cross-Listed As: EDST0102A-S14 CRN: 22069	English Lang in Global Context English Language in Global Context In this course, we will discuss and write about the dominance of English in the global landscape. The course reader, The Handbook of World Englishes (2006), offers an interdisciplinary approach to the topic. We will begin the course with a geographic and historical overview of World Englishes and then will examine the impact of English language dominance on individuals and societies, emphasizing themes such as migration, globalization, education, and identity. Throughout the course, we will explore the relevance of these issues to educators, linguists, and policy-makers around the world. Instructors: Shawna Shapiro Location: Atwater Hall A A100 Schedule: 9:30am-10:45am on Tuesday, Thursday (Feb 10, 2014 to May 12, 2014) Requirements Satisfied: CMP, SOC
WRPR0202A-S14 CRN: 21293	Writing To Heal This writing-intensive course examines writing as a catalyst for healing after loss or grief. In a workshop focused on student writing, we will analyze the fiction, drama, poetry and creative nonfiction of Arthur Miller, Jane Austen, Frank McCourt, C.S. Lewis, Sharon Olds, William Wordsworth, Christopher Noel, Madeleine Blais, Susan Minot. Reading James W. Pennebaker's Opening Up and Louise DeSalvo's Writing As A Way of Healing will create a theoretical underpinning for our discussions. Assignments for this course will include formal analytical essays, creative work (published online), as well as electronic journals and oral presentations. Instructors: Mary Ellen Bertolini Location: Old Chapel 401 Schedule: 11:00am-12:15pm on Tuesday, Thursday at OCH 401 (Feb 10, 2014 to May 12, 2014) 7:30pm-9:30pm on Tuesday at LIB 230 (Feb 10, 2014 to May 12, 2014) Requirements Satisfied: CW, LIT
WRPR0500B-S14 CRN: 20253	Special Project: Lit Special Project: Literature (Approval Required) Instructors: Hector Vila Location: Main Schedule: 7:00pm-8:29pm on Sunday (Feb 10, 2014 to May 12, 2014)
WRPR0500C-S14 CRN: 20254	Special Project: Lit Special Project: Literature (Approval Required) Instructors: Catharine Wright Location: Main Schedule: 7:00pm-8:29pm on Sunday (Feb 10, 2014 to May 12, 2014)
WRPR0500D-S14 CRN: 20486	Special Project: Lit Special Project: Literature (Approval Required) Instructors: Kathleen Skubikowski Location: Main Schedule: 7:00pm-8:29pm on Sunday (Feb 10, 2014 to May 12, 2014)
WRPR0500E-S14 CRN: 20680	Special Project: Lit Special Project: Literature (Approval Required) Instructors: Mary Ellen Bertolini Location: Main Schedule: 7:00pm-8:29pm on Sunday (Feb 10, 2014 to May 12, 2014)
WRPR0500F-S14 CRN: 20949	Special Project: Lit Special Project: Literature (Approval Required) Instructors: Shawna Shapiro Location: Main Schedule: 7:00pm-8:29pm on Sunday (Feb 10, 2014 to May 12, 2014)

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WRPR0102A-S14

Cross-Listed As:
EDST0102A-S14

CRN: 22069

English Lang in Global Context

English Language in Global Context
In this course, we will discuss and write about the dominance of English in the global landscape. The course reader, The Handbook of World Englishes (2006), offers an interdisciplinary approach to the topic. We will begin the course with a geographic and historical overview of World Englishes and then will examine the impact of English language dominance on individuals and societies, emphasizing themes such as migration, globalization, education, and identity. Throughout the course, we will explore the relevance of these issues to educators, linguists, and policy-makers around the world.

Instructors:: Shawna Shapiro
Location:: Atwater Hall A A100
Schedule:: 9:30am-10:45am on Tuesday, Thursday (Feb 10, 2014 to May 12, 2014)
Requirements Satisfied:: CMP, SOC

WRPR0202A-S14

CRN: 21293

Writing To Heal

This writing-intensive course examines writing as a catalyst for healing after loss or grief. In a workshop focused on student writing, we will analyze the fiction, drama, poetry and creative nonfiction of Arthur Miller, Jane Austen, Frank McCourt, C.S. Lewis, Sharon Olds, William Wordsworth, Christopher Noel, Madeleine Blais, Susan Minot. Reading James W. Pennebaker's Opening Up and Louise DeSalvo's Writing As A Way of Healing will create a theoretical underpinning for our discussions. Assignments for this course will include formal analytical essays, creative work (published online), as well as electronic journals and oral presentations.

Instructors:: Mary Ellen Bertolini
Location:: Old Chapel 401
Schedule:: 11:00am-12:15pm on Tuesday, Thursday at OCH 401 (Feb 10, 2014 to May 12, 2014) 7:30pm-9:30pm on Tuesday at LIB 230 (Feb 10, 2014 to May 12, 2014)
Requirements Satisfied:: CW, LIT

WRPR0500B-S14

CRN: 20253