Welcome to the Course! So what can you expect from Composition II, especially if you took Composition I with someone else?
Well, Composition II is a
‘literary’ writing class, which means it focuses on a central theme to inspire
our writings, discussions, and research.
For this class, we will discuss the theme of ‘travel and culture,’ since
one of the best ways to examine the outside world is through writing. Our first two books examine the process of
travel: why do people travel, how do they interact with foreign cultures, and
what do they learn about themselves—and humanity—in the process? The last two books deal with metaphorical
travels; that is, travels that take place more in the mind than in the world
itself. Though poetry and science
fiction, we can explore hypothetical worlds and cultures that represent our own
struggles and identities (without even having to leave the comfort of our own
home).
Ideally, this course will
challenge the way you see the world and your ability to articulate your views
through a variety of informal and critical writings. I look forward to the many conversations and
debates this class will undoubtedly inspire.
Be sure to get the 4 books for class as soon as possible, since we'll start reading for Friday's class:
Required Texts (4):
- The Best American Travel Writing 2014, ed. Paul Theroux
- Krakauer, Into Thin
Air
- Songs from the
- Boulle, Planet of
the Apes
See you in class!
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