We all have opinions, whether about politics, sports, or entertainment. But creating a coherent, enlightened argument on paper has become a lost art, especially amid the deafening noise of social media and cable television.

This course will immerse attendees in various forms of journalistic criticism, from op-eds and opinion columns to film, theater, and book reviews. Students will learn how to turn a gut opinion into a well crafted, well informed piece of writing that will educate readers and inspire productive debate.