FYSP 152 - So You Want to Be an Intellectual? An Introduction to Academic Journalism

FC ARHU WINT

4 credits
Speaking truth to power: it is what public intellectuals do. But when, where, and how? Through what tools, skills, and venues? This seminar is a hands-on introduction to academic journalism with a strong focus on developing students’ skills as writers, editors, and debaters. We will consider the role of the public intellectual today; become thoroughly familiar with the genres and formats intellectuals use to communicate with each other and the public; and get our journalistic feet wet so that we may begin to think of ourselves as public intellectuals.