FYW-1229 Faith and Doubt in Literature

What makes a book great? Do certain texts have a transformative power, and if so, wherein does it lie? This first-year writing seminar will be focused on all stages of the writing process to prepare students to write argumentative essays that demonstrate a fluency with primary and secondary sources; that are clearly organized, concisely written, and grammatically correct; and that conform to an accepted style. After an initial discussion of the nature and purpose of art and literature, students will learn to critically read narratives that portray crisis of faith or that take the creation or lack of faith or over credulity as their theme. 4 credits.