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Writing connects us across and beyond the disciplines, allowing us to make sense of the world as it is, to imagine new possibilities, and to change what needs changing.

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Boston-Based WR Courses

For students who want to learn about the  place they live, the Writing Program offers courses about the history, culture, and environment of the…

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Courses on Arts, Culture & Literature

For students interested in language, the arts, and pop culture, the Writing Program offers courses on a wide range of art forms, from poetry…

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Courses on Social & Racial Justice

For students interested in equity, access, activism, and social justice movements, the Writing Program offers seminars tailored to these topics. Also see the Hub…

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Courses on Science, Technology & the Environment

For students interested in science, technology, health, and sustainability, the Writing Program offers seminars on these topics. Also see the Hub Pathway on Environment & Society for…

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Courses on Society, Ethics & Politics

For students interested in ethical, political, and social questions, the Writing Program offers seminars on these themes. Topics offered in this area include: Asians Are…

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Courses on History, Biography, & Memoir

For students interested in how we record and remember the past, both individually and collectively, the Writing Program offers a range of seminars on…

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Minor in Writing

Employers rank communication as the most important career readiness competency for new graduates. The Minor in Writing prepares you to write with purpose in a linguistically diverse world.

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