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WRIT 0021 - 305

Belonging

A sense of belonging allows us to be more compassionate, more humane, and more tolerant of outsiders. In this critical writing seminar we will investigate ways to create belonging in our everyday lives.

Tuesday / Thursday: 10:15 AM – 11:44 AM

Using psychologist Geoffrey Cohen’s latest book Belonging: The Science of Creating Connection and Bridging Divides as our guide, we will look at how situations can shape us and how we can shape situations; how to read others with empathy; how we experience being stereotyped and how we can help push back; and, most importantly, concrete strategies for fostering belonging in school, work, community, and politics. Students will develop their writing skills through peer review, multiple drafts and revisions of a white paper and op-ed, and midterm and final portfolios.

Note: This is an SNF Paideia designated writing seminar, designed to examine and encourage dialogue across differences. Students and faculty participating in the SNF Paideia writing seminar cluster will have an opportunity to meet once a month for dinner, dialogue, and a keynote speaker or facilitator, as well as engage in other cross seminar community building activities. SNF Paideia designated courses are noted on student transcripts.

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