LIT 179CMethods and Materials
Focuses on a particular process or subject used in the production of a literary text. Course is intended to work as a bridge between invention and scholarship. Course topic changes; please see the Class Search for current topic.
- <<Topic: Journalism - Opinion Writing >> Got opinions? Learn how to turn them into powerful, publishable prose. In this lively, hands-on course, you’ll dive into the world of reviews, op-eds, and personal essays — the places where journalism meets persuasion. You’ll sharpen your voice, master fact-based argument, and learn how great opinion writers move hearts and minds. Expect to write (a lot), debate, edit, and get edited. We’ll explore how opinion journalism shapes democracy — from The New York Times to TikTok hot takes — and consider what happens when passion meets evidence in print. Come ready to think critically, write boldly, and say what you mean — clearly, ethically, and with style.
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When it runs
Winter 2027Open Winter 2027
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Seminar | Asynchronous | — | Staff | Open 0/22 |
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Seminar | Tue Thu 3:20pm–4:55pm Thu 5:20pm–6:55pm | McHenry Lib 1340, Humn Lecture Hall | J. Kleinberg Biehl | Open 21/22 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jody Kleinberg Biehl | 5.0 / 5 | 4.0 / 5 | 100% | 1 |
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