How is communication used to oppress or empower people? In this four-course minor, you'll build your capacity for critical thinking, learn about teaching and communication practices in different fields, and challenge linguistic biases in education and beyond.
The Writing courses at King's help you develop academic literacies, critical thinking skills, and your own distinct voice. First-year Writing courses are a great starting point, no matter where your academic journey takes you. They help you put your critical thinking skills to good use, and to understand how academic research and writing are done across the disciplines.
You’ll view literary texts through a variety of lenses – social, cultural, legal and others – and explore theories about writing and composition. Developing as a writer yourself, you will also learn how to be a writing mentor to others. The courses in Writing and Social Change complement a range of King’s programs, including English, Social Work, Social Justice and Peace Studies, Thanatology, Catholic Studies for Teachers, Childhood and Youth Studies, and Disability Studies.
Program Options
| Area of Study | Honours Specialization | Specialization | Major | Minor | Certificate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WRITING AND SOCIAL CHANGE |
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Meet Our Faculty - English, French and Writing
Dr. Claudia Clausius
Professor Emerita
Dr. Jeremy Colangelo
Lecturer
Busra Copuroglu
Lecturer
Dr. Lorraine DiCicco
Professor Emerita
Dr. Coby Dowdell
Associate Professor
Dr. John Drew
Assistant Professor (LTA)
Ken Fanni
Lecturer
Dr. Michelle Hartley
Lecturer
Dr. Paul Jacob
Professor Emeritus
Aaron Keeler
Lecturer
Dr. Christelle Keupdjio
Instructor
Dr. Raija Koski
Professor Emerita
Dr. Krista Lysack
Full Professor
Dr. Carmen McCarron
Assistant Professor
Patrick Morley
Lecturer
Dr. Vidya Natarajan
Writing Program Coordinator
Prof. John Orange
Professor Emeritus
Dr. Gary Paterson
Professor Emeritus
Dr. Brian Patton
Associate Professor
Dr. Emily Pez
Lecturer
Valerie Prat
Lecturer
Dr. Ian Rae
Department Chair, English, French and Writing
Dr. Corina Sandu
French Program Coordinator
Dr. Ryan Shuvera
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