2022 – Fall

Journalism and Society: Writing Personal Essays and Political Commentary on Race

Course Number: JOUR-UA 503, section 2

Day & Time: Mon | 6:20 PM – 9:20 PM

Location: 20 Cooper Square, room 700

Instructor: David Dent

Prerequisites: None

This course will focus on writing personal essays, along with social and political commentaries related to race, class and social issues. Students will write pieces as well as read classic works in the genre of personal essays that blend social and political commentary.

Notes: Counts as an elective for the journalism major and both journalism minors.

Questions? Email undergraduate.journalism@nyu.edu.