During the spring term of my second year, I also took an honors English course to fulfill one of my honors experiences. As an intermediate composition class, we worked through a series of engaging readings and had thoughtful discussion about literacy, genre, and discourse communities; and how they infiltrate nearly everything. We discussed “English” outside of the typical context of academia. For instance, think about how everything can be considered a genre. Now, can you write about one that speaks to you, that someone else might have not even considered  is a “genre” at all? This class prompted me to think outside of the box, and present my idea in a concise, interesting manner. Our class dissected the nuances of language and the ways in which we use it, and we delved into the cultural and societal impacts of language, too.

 

Every Tuesday and Thursday, our class went through readings and formed our ideas for our essays. With guidance from our amazing professor, Dr. Carlson, we improved our writing and creativity through peer reviews, constructive feedback, and independent research. Together, we created a safe environment and I always felt welcome to introduce my ideas and comments.