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Expository Writing

EXPO E-1 Introduction to Expository Writing (20788)

Spring term

Philip Gambone, MA, Instructor in English, Boston University Academy.

Class times: Thursdays beginning Jan. 28, 5:30-7:30 pm.

Course tuition: noncredit $600.

Limited enrollment.

This course is designed specifically for students who do little writing, who find writing difficult, or who lack confidence when they write. Informal lectures, small group discussions, and weekly short writing or revision assignments allow students to reinforce their skills; deal with common writing problems of grammar, organization, and syntax; and develop various methods for presenting information.

EXPO E-5 Fundamentals of Grammar

Fall term, section 1 (13331)

Sigrid Anderson Cordell, PhD, Preceptor in Expository Writing, Harvard University.

Class times: Tuesdays beginning Sept. 1, 5:30-7:30 pm.

Course tuition: undergraduate credit $1,100.

Limited enrollment.

Fall term, section 2 (13332)

Constance Hale, MJ, Narrative Writing Instructor, Nieman Foundation, Harvard University.

Class times: Wednesdays beginning Sept. 2, 7:35-9:35 pm.

Course tuition: undergraduate credit $1,100.

Limited enrollment.

Fall term, section 3 (13175)

Naomi Stephen, MPhil, Coordinator, Harvard Family Research Project, Harvard Graduate School of Education.

Class times: Mondays beginning Aug. 31, 7:35-9:35 pm.

Course tuition: undergraduate credit $1,100.

Limited enrollment.

Spring term, section 1 (23282)

James P. Herron, PhD, Preceptor in Expository Writing, Harvard University.

Class times: Wednesdays beginning Jan. 27, 5:30-7:30 pm.

Course tuition: undergraduate credit $1,100.

Limited enrollment.

Spring term, section 2 (21627)

Judith A. Murciano, MA, Director of Fellowships and Associate Director of the Office of Public Interest Advising, Harvard Law School.

Class times: Wednesdays beginning Jan. 27, 7:35-9:35 pm.

Course tuition: undergraduate credit $1,100.

Limited enrollment.

Spring term, section 3 (22060)

Naomi Stephen, MPhil, Coordinator, Harvard Family Research Project, Harvard Graduate School of Education.

Class times: Mondays beginning Jan. 25, 7:35-9:35 pm.

Course tuition: undergraduate credit $1,100.

Limited enrollment.

This course is a review of the elements of grammar. We examine sentence structure, correct verb forms, case of pronouns, agreement, punctuation, and restrictive and nonrestrictive (that/which) clauses. Short readings illustrate the basic elements of grammar and style. Short writing assignments offer students opportunities to practice the lessons of the course. (4 credits)

EXPO E-15 Fundamentals of Academic Writing

Fall term, section 1 (11546)

Christina Rarden Grenier, MA, Director of the Writing Center, Pingree School.

Class times: Mondays beginning Aug. 31, 7:35-9:35 pm.

Course tuition: undergraduate credit $1,100.

Course taught via live web conference.

Limited enrollment.

Fall term, section 2 (12294)

Donna Kaye, MA, Executive Director, St. Mark Community Education Program.

Class times: Tuesdays beginning Sept. 1, 5:30-7:30 pm.

Course tuition: undergraduate credit $1,100.

Limited enrollment.

Fall term, section 3 (13467)

Jill McDonough, MA, Author.

Class times: Wednesdays beginning Sept. 2, 5:30-7:30 pm.

Course tuition: undergraduate credit $1,100.

Course taught via live web conference.

Limited enrollment.

Fall term, section 4 (13258)

Judith A. Murciano, MA, Director of Fellowships and Associate Director of the Office of Public Interest Advising, Harvard Law School.

Class times: Wednesdays beginning Sept. 2, 7:35-9:35 pm.

Course tuition: undergraduate credit $1,100.

Limited enrollment.

Fall term, section 5 (13498)

Donna Kaye, MA, Executive Director, St. Mark Community Education Program.

Class times: Tuesdays beginning Sept. 1, 7:35-9:35 pm.

Course tuition: undergraduate credit $1,100.

Limited enrollment.

Spring term, section 1 (22356)

Anthony B. Cashman III, PhD, Director of the Office of Distinguished Fellowships and Graduate Studies, College of the Holy Cross.

Class times: Wednesdays beginning Jan. 27, 7:35-9:35 pm.

Course tuition: undergraduate credit $1,100.

Limited enrollment.

Spring term, section 2 (21666)

Christina Rarden Grenier, MA, Director of the Writing Center, Pingree School.

Class times: Mondays beginning Jan. 25, 7:35-9:35 pm.

Course tuition: undergraduate credit $1,100.

Course taught via live web conference.

Limited enrollment.

Spring term, section 3 (22113)

Paul A. Thur, MA, Academic Specialist, College of General Studies, Boston University.

Class times: Tuesdays beginning Jan. 26, 7:35-9:35 pm.

Course tuition: undergraduate credit $1,100.

Limited enrollment.

This course is designed for students seeking preparation for EXPO E-25 and for others wanting to review such basics of academic argument as thesis, evidence, and structure. Short writing assignments help students develop the skills essential for producing well-reasoned and substantiated academic essays. Students also learn strategies for reading and analyzing difficult texts. (4 credits)

EXPO E-25 Academic Writing and Critical Reading

Fall term, section 1 (13338)

Thomas Akbari, MA, Lecturer in English, Northeastern University.

Class times: Thursdays beginning Sept. 3, 7:35-9:35 pm.

Course tuition: undergraduate credit $1,100.

Course taught via live web conference.

Limited enrollment.

Fall term, section 2 (12968)

Susan E. Carlisle, MFA.

Class times: Mondays beginning Aug. 31, 5:30-7:30 pm.

Course tuition: undergraduate credit $1,100.

Limited enrollment.

Fall term, section 3 (13259)

Christopher Walsh, PhD, Associate Director, College of Arts and Sciences Writing Program, Boston University.

Class times: Wednesdays beginning Sept. 2, 7:35-9:35 pm.

Course tuition: undergraduate credit $1,100.

Schedule to be announced.

Limited enrollment.

Fall term, section 4 (12965)

Geraldine A. Grimm, PhD, Lecturer on German, Tufts University.

Class times: Thursdays beginning Sept. 3, 7:35-9:35 pm.

Course tuition: undergraduate credit $1,100.

Limited enrollment.

Fall term, section 5 (13042)

Marlon Kuzmick, MA, Preceptor in Expository Writing, Harvard University.

Class times: Tuesdays beginning Sept. 1, 5:30-7:30 pm.

Course tuition: undergraduate credit $1,100.

Course taught via live web conference.

Limited enrollment.

Fall term, section 6 (13222)

Susan E. Carlisle, MFA.

Class times: Thursdays beginning Sept. 3, 5:30-7:30 pm.

Course tuition: undergraduate credit $1,100.

Limited enrollment.

Fall term, section 7 (12971)

Lindsay Meredith Silver Cohen, PhD, Lecturer on History and Literature, Harvard University.

Class times: Wednesdays beginning Sept. 2, 5:30-7:30 pm.

Course tuition: undergraduate credit $1,100.

Limited enrollment.

Fall term, section 8 (11368)

Julie Anne McNary, EdM, Director of Development for Leadership Gifts, Harvard Graduate School of Education.

Class times: Mondays beginning Aug. 31, 7:35-9:35 pm.

Course tuition: undergraduate credit $1,100.

Course taught via live web conference.

Limited enrollment.

Fall term, section 9 (12970)

Paul A. Thur, MA, Academic Specialist, College of General Studies, Boston University.

Class times: Thursdays beginning Sept. 3, 7:35-9:35 pm.

Course tuition: undergraduate credit $1,100.

Limited enrollment.

Fall term, section 10 (12964)

Thomas A. Underwood, PhD, Lecturer, College of Arts and Sciences Writing Program, Boston University.

Class times: Tuesdays beginning Sept. 1, 7:35-9:35 pm.

Course tuition: undergraduate credit $1,100.

Limited enrollment.

Fall term, section 11 (13337)

Steven Wandler, PhD, Preceptor in Expository Writing, Harvard University.

Class times: Wednesdays beginning Sept. 2, 7:35-9:35 pm.

Course tuition: undergraduate credit $1,100.

Limited enrollment.

Fall term, section 12 (13492)

Julie Anne McNary, EdM, Director of Development for Leadership Gifts, Harvard Graduate School of Education.

Class times: Mondays beginning Aug. 31, 5:30-7:30 pm.

Course tuition: undergraduate credit $1,100.

Course taught via live web conference.

Limited enrollment.

Fall term, section 13 (13493)

William Weitzel, PhD, Preceptor in Expository Writing, Harvard University.

Class times: Thursdays beginning Sept. 3, 1-3 pm.

Course tuition: undergraduate credit $1,100.

Course taught via live web conference.

Limited enrollment.

Spring term, section 1 (22971)

Thomas Akbari, MA, Lecturer in English, Northeastern University.

Class times: Thursdays beginning Jan. 28, 7:35-9:35 pm.

Course tuition: undergraduate credit $1,100.

Course taught via live web conference.

Limited enrollment.

Spring term, section 2 (23118)

Donna Kaye, MA, Executive Director, St. Mark Community Education Program.

Class times: Wednesdays beginning Jan. 27, 5:30-7:30 pm.

Course tuition: undergraduate credit $1,100.

Limited enrollment.

Spring term, section 3 (22802)

Marlon Kuzmick, MA, Preceptor in Expository Writing, Harvard University.

Class times: Tuesdays beginning Jan. 26, 7:35-9:35 pm.

Course tuition: undergraduate credit $1,100.

Course taught via live web conference.

Limited enrollment.

Spring term, section 4 (22801)

Jane E. Kokernak, MA, Lecturer, Writing Across The Curriculum, Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Class times: Wednesdays beginning Jan. 27, 5:30-7:30 pm.

Course tuition: undergraduate credit $1,100.

Limited enrollment.

Spring term, section 5 (23226)

John McMillian, PhD.

Class times: Tuesdays beginning Jan. 26, 5:30-7:30 pm.

Course tuition: undergraduate credit $1,100.

Limited enrollment.

Spring term, section 6 (22799)

Lindsay Meredith Silver Cohen, PhD, Lecturer on History and Literature, Harvard University.

Class times: Wednesdays beginning Jan. 27, 5:30-7:30 pm.

Course tuition: undergraduate credit $1,100.

Course taught via live web conference.

Limited enrollment.

Spring term, section 7 (23195)

Thomas A. Underwood, PhD, Lecturer, College of Arts and Sciences Writing Program, Boston University.

Class times: Thursdays beginning Jan. 28, 7:35-9:35 pm.

Course tuition: undergraduate credit $1,100.

Limited enrollment.

Spring term, section 8 (22803)

Christopher Walsh, PhD, Associate Director, College of Arts and Sciences Writing Program, Boston University.

Class times: Tuesdays beginning Jan. 26, 7:35-9:35 pm.

Course tuition: undergraduate credit $1,100.

Limited enrollment.

Spring term, section 9 (23194)

Steven Wandler, PhD, Preceptor in Expository Writing, Harvard University.

Class times: Wednesdays beginning Jan. 27, 7:35-9:35 pm.

Course tuition: undergraduate credit $1,100.

Limited enrollment.

This course introduces students to the demands and conventions of academic reading and writing. It focuses on analyzing texts, building effective arguments, and using evidence and secondary source material. Instruction on the stages of the writing process, from prewriting exercises through rough drafts and revisions, forms a key part of the curriculum. Students applying to the undergraduate program at the Extension School must complete this course, but it is open to any student interested in gaining an understanding of academic writing. Prerequisite: a B– or higher grade in EXPO E-15 or a satisfactory score on the test of critical reading and writing skills. (4 credits)

EXPO E-39 Advanced Essay Writing (13198)

Fall term

*** EXPO E-39 has been CANCELED. ***

EXPO E-46 Narrating Illness (22881)

Spring term

Suzanne J. Koven, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School.

Class times: Wednesdays beginning Jan. 27, 7:35-9:35 pm.

Course tuition: undergraduate credit $1,100, graduate credit $1,800.

Limited enrollment.

Virginia Woolf wrote, "Considering how common illness is, how tremendous the spiritual change that it brings . . . . it becomes strange indeed that illness has not taken its place with love, battle, and jealousy among the prime themes of literature." While there are, in fact, few novels, short stories, or poems devoted to illness, nonfiction about disease and about the experience of being sick have become popular in the past several years. This workshop offers an opportunity to write about illness from either a personal or journalist's or an essayist's point of view. We read works by Freud, Anatole Broyard, Susan Sontag, Audre Lorde, Michael Greenberg, and Philip Roth to develop a better understanding of the range of perspectives from which to write about illness. (4 credits)

EXPO E-48 Multimedia Communication: Principles of Visual Rhetoric (23297)

January session

Marlon Kuzmick, MA, Preceptor in Expository Writing, Harvard University.

Class times: 6-9 pm, beginning Tuesday, January 5. Week 1: T, W, Th. Week 2: M, T, W, Th. Week 3: T, W, Th. Optional sections to be arranged.

Course tuition: undergraduate credit $1,100, graduate credit $1,800.

Limited enrollment.

Images now flood our writing lives, whether on the pages of newspapers, magazines and academic journals, or on the screens through which we access Facebook, Flickr, and YouTube. It now appears clear that visual literacy—the ability to "read" and "write" with images—will soon become as important as literacy proper. In this course, we learn how to decode the arguments that images make and make our own arguments with images. We study the emerging academic field of visual rhetoric as well as the examples of it we find in the media to become more effective visual communicators ourselves: we learn to think and to persuade with images. Students complete three projects, ranging from a Powerpoint presentation that analyzes the rhetoric of a visual text to a multimedia essay or video that advances an argument. The course is helpful to anyone interested in becoming a writer in the age of multimedia (and any of us with a blog or a Facebook profile is now such a writer) as well as those interested in related fields such as web design, film and video-making, and business communication. (4 credits)

EXPO E-170 Principles of Editing (13468)

Fall term

Christina Thompson, PhD, Editor, Harvard Review, Harvard College Library.

Class times: Tuesdays beginning Sept. 1, 5:30-7:30 pm.

Course tuition: undergraduate credit $1,100, graduate credit $1,800.

Limited enrollment.

This course is designed to familiarize students with the roles of magazine and book editors. By using an editor's actual working materials—queries, manuscripts, contracts—we consider editors' responsibilities to author, publisher, and reader. We work our way through the production process, from acquisitions through developmental editing, copyediting, design, marketing, and publicity. (4 credits)

EXPO E-171 Writing and Editing for the Web (23051)

Spring term

David Beard, BS, Editor, Boston.com.

Class times: Thursdays beginning Jan. 28, 7:35-9:35 pm.

Course tuition: undergraduate credit $1,100, graduate credit $1,800.

Limited enrollment.

The Web is now an inescapable part of the publishing world—even the most traditional print publishers are hiring online staffs and developing original material for the Web. In this course we examine the ways in which online publishing differs from print and what makes Web content effective. We consider principles of Web usability and information design; style, voice, and audience; blogging; multimedia stories; user-generated content; and the role of the editor in a medium that often blurs distinctions between design, content, and marketing. Prerequisite: an introductory editing course is recommended. (4 credits)



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