Fall 2023 Regional Institute U6522 section 001

Writing on Eurasia

Call Number 17281
Day & Time
Location
R 2:10pm-4:00pm
1201 International Affairs Building
Points 1.5
Grading Mode Standard
Approvals Required None
Instructor Justin Burke
Type SEMINAR
Method of Instruction In-Person
Course Description This course is designed to help MA-level students improve their researching and writing skills, and become adept at distilling acquired knowledge into straightforward prose. The aim is to assist students in being more effective communicators regardless of whether they pursue careers in academia, journalism, government service, private enterprise or the non-governmental sector. The course will also promote better understanding of how to get work published by mass media outlets. The course places particular emphasis on practical work, including the preparation of commentaries and book reviews concerning current affairs in Eurasia. Lectures examine the basic elements of editing, interviewing and concise writing. Other lectures focus on how to maintain personal and digital security while living and researching/working in Eurasia, and discuss best practices on harnessing social media for career advancement. Guest speakers will provide additional perspectives on ways to make writing on academic topics more accessible to the general reading public, and how to leverage expertise in Eurasian-area affairs in ways that can jump-start careers.
Web Site Vergil
Department International and Public Affairs
Enrollment 4 students (12 max) as of 9:07PM Friday, May 10, 2024
Subject Regional Institute
Number U6522
Section 001
Division School of International and Public Affairs
Open To Architecture, Schools of the Arts, Business, Engineering:Graduate, GSAS, SIPA, Journalism, Law, Public Health, Professional Studies, Social Work
Campus Morningside
Note Fall 2023 Course Dates: Oct 19 - Dec 6
Section key 20233REGN6522U001