Undergraduate Creative Writing OpenCourseWare
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Analyzing Mass Media OpenCourseWare: A Free Online Bachelor Level Writing Course on the Study of Mass Media by MIT
This OpenCourseWare offers free downloads of class materials from 'Expository Writing: Analyzing Mass Media,' a course taught at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). These materials are designed to provoke thought about the messages and meaning behind movies, advertisements and other forms of mass media. This course was offered through the Writing and Humanistic Studies Department.
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Autobiography (Theory and Practice) OpenCourseWare: MIT's Free Online Undergraduate Class on Autobiographical Writing
The process of crafting an autobiography is the subject of this OpenCourseWare offered by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). 'Expository Writing: Autobiography - Theory and Practice' looks at autobiographies as well as the people who write them - what they choose to include and exclude, what perspectives they offer and what messages they weave into their stories. This material can benefit students seeking a Bachelor of Arts in English.
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Classical Rhetoric and Modern Politics OpenCourseWare: MIT's Free Online Undergraduate Class on Rhetoric Theory and History
Read about the theory and history of rhetoric with this free OpenCourseWare from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). 'Classical Rhetoric and Modern Politics' provides information on the art of persuasion with a focus on its use in politics. This material can benefit students seeking a Bachelor of Arts degree with a concentration in Rhetoric and Writing.
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Communicating in Cyberspace OpenCourseWare: MIT's Free Bachelor Level Digital Communication Course
Get tips on how to design an effective website and to effectively use digital interactive media with this OpenCourseWare from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). 'Communicating in Cyberspace' contains information on creating websites that engage readers while remaining simple and easy to use. This course was originally offered through the Department of Writing and Humanistic Studies at MIT.
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Consumer Culture OpenCourseWare: MIT's Free Bachelor Level Writing Course on the Study of Consumer Culture
This OpenCourseWare presents class materials from 'Consumer Culture,' a humanities course at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. This course looks at the importance of shopping and the influence of commercial brands on modern society. The free materials here may benefit students seeking a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities.
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Digital Poetry OpenCourseWare: A Free Bachelor Level Digital Poetry Course by MIT
Experience how poetry is evolving in new media with 'Digital Poetry.' This free OpenCourseWare from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) includes links to examples of poetry created with the use of modern computer technology. This information can be useful to students working on a Bachelor of Arts in English.
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Documentary Photography and Photojournalism OpenCourseWare: A Free Undergraduate Photojournalism Class by MIT
See examples of how photographers capture real life in a handful of pictures with this free OpenCourseWare from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). 'Documentary Photography & Photojournalism: Still Images of a World in Motion' contains student photography projects as well as links to resources for anyone interested in the field of photojournalism. This online material can be helpful to students seeking a bachelor's degree in journalism.
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Essay Writing Workshop: MIT's Free Advanced Bachelor Level Class on Essay Writing
'Advanced Essay Workshop' presents course materials from a Massachusetts Institute of Technology class examining the essay format and its use in exploring aspects of identity. This free OpenCourseWare includes student essays from the class. Students seeking Bachelor of Arts degrees in English may benefit from this course.
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Exploration of Self Through Visual Arts and Writing OpenCourseWare: A Free Undergraduate Level Visual Arts and Written Communications Class by MIT
'Composing Your Life: Exploration of Self through Visual Arts and Writing,' a free course from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, may lead students on an exploration of self expression. This OpenCourseWare is offered through MIT's interdisciplinary Special Programs and may be of particular interest to students who enjoy writing, photography or other visual arts.
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Exploring Social and Ethical Issues Through Film and Print OpenCourseWare: A Free Bachelor Level Expository Writing Class by MIT
Activism through the arts--such as literature and motion pictures--can have a powerful effect on individual and societal perceptions. 'Expository Writing: Exploring Social and Ethical Issues through Film and Print,' an OpenCourseWare offered by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, challenges students to creatively engage with contemporary issues. This self-study course is provided by MIT's Department of Writing and Humanistic Studies and may be particularly applicable for Writing majors.
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Poetry in Translation OpenCourseWare: MIT's Free Bachelor Level Poetry Class
Ever wonder how a centuries-old poem written by a non-English speaker ends up translated into modern English? The Massachusetts Institute of Technology explores the process with 'Poetry in Translation,' a free bachelor's-level course originally offered as an interdisciplinary special program. The online OpenCourseWare version of this course introduces students to the challenges faced by translators of poetry and may complement studies in Creative Writing, literature or foreign languages.
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Rhetoric of Science OpenCourseWare: MIT's Free Undergraduate Rhetoric Class
'Rhetoric: Rhetoric of Science' provides students with information about the art of discourse as it relates to the realm of science. This free OpenCourseWare from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) contains links to articles and other online study resources on the use of language to persuade. This material can be useful to students seeking a Bachelor of Arts with a concentration in Rhetoric and Writing.
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Rhetoric OpenCourseWare: MIT's Free Bachelor Level Course on the Study of Rhetoric Theory
Strengthen your arguments and hone your persuasion skills with this free OpenCourseWare from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). 'Rhetoric' provides study resources on the art of argument and debate. This material may benefit students seeking a Bachelor of Arts with a concentration in writing and rhetoric.
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Science Essay Writing OpenCourseWare: A Free Bachelor Level Science Essay Writing Class by MIT
'Science Essay' teaches students to write about science in an essay format. Students become cognizant of the purpose of their writing and the intended audience, thereby adjusting their work accordingly. This is an OpenCourseWare project by MIT. This course is part of a science writing major offered by the Department of Writing and Humanistic Studies.
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Social and Ethical Issues in Print, Photography, and Film OpenCourseWare: A Free Online Bachelor Level Expository Writing Course by MIT
'Expository Writing: Social and Ethical Issues in Print, Photography and Film' presents readings and study resources related to the exploration of social issues in popular media. This free OpenCourseWare includes class materials taken from a course on expository writing originally taught at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). This material may benefit students seeking a Bachelor of Arts in English.
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The Creative Spark OpenCourseWare: A Free Undergraduate Creative Writing Course by MIT
What drives writers, artists, scientists and inventors to create? 'The Creative Spark' is a free OpenCourseWare from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) that uses student work to explore the creative process. This material may be helpful to students seeking a Bachelor of Arts in English.
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Writing About Race OpenCourseWare: A Free Bachelor Level Writing Course by MIT
Read papers about race and racial identity with this free OpenCourseWare offered by Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). 'Writing About Race' includes works from students writing about their own heritage and its influence in their lives. This material can benefit students working on Bachelor of Arts degrees in English.
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Writing and Reading Poems OpenCourseWare: MIT's Free Online Undergraduate Poetry Course
This OpenCourseWare from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) can help increase your exposure to poetry. 'Writing and Reading Poems' contains numerous examples of poetry along with responses to individual works. This free material may be of interest to students seeking a Bachelor of Arts in English degree.
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Writing and Reading Short Stories OpenCourseWare: A Free Undergraduate Course on Writing Short Stories by MIT
Aspiring writers can learn more about their craft with this free OpenCourseWare from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). 'Writing and Reading Short Stories' contains a wealth of information on the art and process of developing plot and characters for short stories. This course can benefit students working on a Bachelor of Arts in English or anyone looking to improve their writing.
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Writing and Reading the Essay OpenCourseWare: A Free Undergraduate Course on Essay Writing and Essay Reading by MIT
Explore the art of the essay with this OpenCourseWare from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). 'Writing and Reading the Essay' seeks to increase students' experiences with the essay format through readings and writing assignments. This material may benefit students seeking a Bachelor of Arts in English.