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Course Info for ENGL - 285 - 01, Spring 2026
Class number: 2688 Title: Writing in the Community Department: English
Career: Undergraduate Component: Seminar Session: Regular
Instructor's Permission Required: No Grading Basis: Regular Units: 1.00
Enrollment limited to 15 Current enrollment: 10 Available seats: 5
Start date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 End date: Friday, May 8, 2026 Mode of Instruction: In Person
Schedule: T: 1:30PM-4:10PM, 115V - 103 Instructor(s): Bacote, Catina
Prerequisite(s): None
Distribution Requirement: Meets Arts Requirement
Note: This course fulfills the elective, UVSJ & creative writing requirements.
Note: 5 seats reserved for instructor consent.
Course Description:
In this community engagement writing course, you will have the opportunity to explore the cultural scene in Hartford and write about your experiences. Through experimentation and practice, you will grow in trusting your artistic instinct, cultivating your personal voice, and exercising agency. Ultimately, you will push the boundaries of creative nonfiction to tell real-life stories in authentic and unexpected ways. As a supportive writing community, you will give and receive feedback on ongoing work and delve into the ethical considerations that come into play when writing from real-life experience. We will partner with a Hartford organization to explore the city's cultural life, and the work will culminate in a final project. You will complete 10 hours of direct service outside of class.