DPI-810M: Writing for Policy and Politics: Developing Voice and Narrative

This intensive seven week course in effective writing focuses on the strategies and techniques behind great persuasive writing in both politics and policy.  Unlearn dull academic writing and develop a writing process that leads to publication and persuasive power. We focus on narrative and image, voice and urgency--applied to opeds, advocacy pieces, reviews, and personal essays. 

Every Communications Program course assumes a fluency with the English language. Attendance at first class required.