Do you relish the opportunity to articulate your viewpoint? Consider your perspective on contemporary issues like climate change, current television phenomena, or the underappreciated importance of cloth handkerchiefs. No subject matter is too significant or trivial for meaningful examination. Multiple platforms exist for your expressions, journals, newspapers, online publications, digital blogs, and authored works, and numerous stylistic approaches can convey your ideas.
Your audience will be prepared to engage with your thoughts, but only if you can articulate them with greater precision than the typical person offering commentary on public transportation. This program introduces you to major categories of viewpoint expression, including the personal essay, lyrical essay format, opinion pieces, critical reviews, and additional forms. You'll also develop your writing craft and learn effective strategies for promoting your finished work.
Whatever position or idea you wish to communicate, we will teach you how to express it with clarity, power, and persuasive impact.
Essay and Opinion Writing I functions as a structured 10-week collaborative workshop comprising instructional sessions, practical writing activities, and constructive feedback on student compositions. The course is open to those new to essay writing or individuals seeking to strengthen their foundational abilities. A detailed syllabus is available for your review below.
This program explores the methodology of crafting compelling and authentic characters across all literary genres.
Program components include:
- Instructional lectures and readings
- Practical writing and revision exercises
- Group workshopping sessions where each student presents work twice for peer feedback
Program Details
- Online Zoom sessions occur at scheduled times, connecting participants live.
- Zoom instruction brings together student participants from around the world to study at Gotham, a leading writing institution situated in New York City.
- The online Zoom sessions function in a real-time format. The experience closely mirrors a traditional classroom setting, with the primary distinction being that all participants attend from their individual computers or devices in separate locations. Zoom software is provided at no cost and is straightforward to operate.
- You may participate in online writing instruction from any location with internet access. Though most of our Zoom participants are situated within the United States, our student body spans virtually all continents and nations.
- Technical assistance is provided. Out of an abundance of caution regarding participant privacy, Zoom sessions are not archived or stored digitally.
