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Course Code and Title

Course Designator

INI

Number

106H1

Level of Instruction

Undergraduate

Calendar Title

Writing Literary Journalism: Telling the Stories of the City

Abbreviated Title

Writing Literary Journalism

Responsibility

Division

Arts and Science, Faculty of

Associated with (Division)

Unit(s)

College

Innis College

Associated with (Unit)

General Information

Campus(es)

St. George

Credit Value

Fixed

Alias Course Number(s)

Fixed Credit Value

0.5

Jointly Offered with Course(s)

Governance Routing

INI106H1 |

Writing Literary Journalism: Telling the Stories ofthe City

Proposal Divisional Review

This proposal requires full divisional review

Inclusion in Program

This proposal/change has no impact on programs

Faculty of Arts & Science Planning Committees

Faculty of Arts & Science Curriculum Committees

Humanities

Content

Calendar Description

An introduction to literary journalism, in which students study the craft of storytelling along with interviewing, reporting, and the

journalist’s ethical stance. Guest speakers, eld trips, writing activities and course readings will help students engage deeply with

their environment and develop the skills and sensitivity required for literary reporting. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

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Requisites (Text-based)

Prerequisites

Admission to Innis One

Corequisites

Exclusions

Munk One, New One, St. Mike's One, Trinity One, Vic One, UC One, Woodsworth One

Recommended Preparation

Enrolment Limits

Breadth and Distribution

Breadth Requirement Division


Breadth Requirements

Creative and Cultural Representations (1)

Distribution Requirements

Humanities

Engineering Accreditation Units

--

Faculty of Arts & Science - Divisional Data

Experiential Learning - Research

None

Critical and Creative Thinking

Extensively

Experiential Learning - Other

Notably

Communication

Extensively

Nature of Other Experiential Learning

Experiential Study

Information Literacy

Notably

Quantitative Reasoning

None

Social and Ethical Responsibility

Notably

Delivery

Total Instructional Hours

Activity Type

Lecture

Practical

Tutorial

Seminar 36

36

Intended Offering Term

Any

Mode of Delivery

In Class

Grading and Enrolment Details

Grading

Standard Grading per the University Assessment and Grading Practices Policy

Enrolment Options

Repeatable for Credit

Course may not be repeated for credit

Administrative Information

Publication

Arts and Science, Faculty of - Calendar

Section(s)

Innis College

Calendar Exclusion

Attachments

Approval Log

Approved by Date

Innis College Council Academic Affairs Board 2016-10-19

Proposal Questions - General

Rationale and Academic Relevance

As part of the Innis One program, The Creative City, this course provides a second creative non- ction option in the program and

meets a demand from students for an introduction to literary journalism. The course complements INI102H1 (Telling the Stories

of the City: Writing Creative Non-Fiction).

Overlap of course content with current courses offered by other departments/programs

None. The Journalism program at University of Toronto Scarborough offers no course in literary journalism.

Consultation Undertaken

Innis College Council Academic Affairs Board, October 17, 2016

Resources Required

Resources - Budget

Academic Unit will provide the resources required for this course from existing budget

Part of a program proposal?

Attachments

Proposal Questions - Undergraduate

Programs of study for which this course might be suitable Estimated Enrolment

Limit of 25

Instructor

Sessional instructor

Revived Courses

Dependencies

There are no dependencies

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Course Designator

INI

Number

201H1


Undergraduate

Calendar Title

Theories of Rhetoric

Abbreviated Title

Theories of Rhetoric

Responsibility

Division



Unit(s)

College

Innis College


General Information

Campus(es)

St. George

Credit Value

Fixed


Fixed Credit Value

0.5


Governance Routing



INI 201H1 | Theories of Rhetoric





Humanities

Content


A survey of rhetorical theory from ancient Greece and Rome to the twentieth century. The course will examine classical theories

of rhetoric, nineteenth-century interpretations of those theories, and the in uence of twentieth-century language and literary

theories on expanded notions of rhetoric.

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Prerequisites

Completion of 4.0 full-course equivalents.

Corequisites Exclusions

Recommended Preparation Enrolment Limits







Humanities


--



Notably


None


Extensively

Communication

Extensively



Notably


None


Slightly

Delivery


Activity Type

Lecture

Practical

Tutorial

Seminar 36

36


Any

Mode of Delivery

In Class


Grading


Enrolment Options

Credit/No Credit




Publication


Section(s)

Innis College

Calendar Exclusion

Attachments

Approval Log

Approved by Date




Provides a foundation course for students studying rhetoric as a discipline in the Writing and Rhetoric program.


English literature and Classics.



Resources Required

Resources - Budget



Attachments


Programs of study for which this course might be suitable

English literature.

Estimated Enrolment

40-50; limit of 50.

Instructor

Prof. Cynthia Messenger

Revived Courses

Dependencies

Pilot


Course Designator

INI

Number

211H1


Undergraduate

Calendar Title

Introduction to Creative Writing

Abbreviated Title

Intro to Creative Writing

Responsibility

Division



Unit(s)

College

Innis College


General Information

Campus(es)

St. George

Credit Value

Fixed


Fixed Credit Value

0.5


Governance Routing



INI 211H1 | Introduction to Creative Writing





Humanities

Content


This introductory course focuses on the process and craft of creative writing. Students will study short ction, creative non ction

and poetry by established writers, and learn to respond to works-in-progress by their peers. A variety of activities will help

students generate, develop, and revise a portfolio of original creative work.

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Prerequisites

4.0 full-course equivalents









Humanities


--



None


Notably


Extensively

Communication

Extensively


Experiential Study


Notably


None


Slightly

Delivery


Activity Type

Lecture

Practical

Tutorial

Seminar 36

36


Any

Mode of Delivery

In Class


Grading


Enrolment Options

Credit/No Credit




Publication


Section(s)

Innis College

Calendar Exclusion

Attachments

Approval Log

Approved by Date




Provides a half-course, 200-level introduction in creative writing in multiple genres that can precede 300-level course(s)

dedicated to speci c genres.


Creative Expression and Society (Victoria College)



Resources Required

Resources - Budget



Attachments


Programs of study for which this course might be suitable

Creative Expression and Society (Victoria College); English Literature

Estimated Enrolment

35

Instructor

Sessional Instructor

Revived Courses

Dependencies

Pilot


Course Designator

INI

Number

303H1


Undergraduate

Calendar Title

Digital Rhetoric

Abbreviated Title

Digital Rhetoric

Responsibility

Division



Unit(s)

College

Innis College


General Information

Campus(es)

St. George

Credit Value

Fixed


Fixed Credit Value

0.5


Governance Routing



INI 303H1 | Digital Rhetoric





Humanities

Content


Examines networked reading, research, and writing in the humanities. Students analyze web content and develop skills in web

design and communication strategy. The course focuses on creating web pages using the principles of argument, persuasion, and

visual rhetoric. Students will develop a digital portfolio of online writing projects.

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Prerequisites










Humanities


--



Notably


Notably


Extensively

Communication

Extensively


Distinctive Practicals or Laboratories


Extensively


Notably


Notably

Delivery


Activity Type

Lecture

Practical

Tutorial

Seminar 36

36


Any

Mode of Delivery

In Class


Grading


Enrolment Options

Credit/No Credit




Publication


Section(s)

Innis College

Calendar Exclusion

Attachments

Approval Log

Approved by Date




Situates the study of rhetoric in a digital environment, thereby expanding students' knowledge of new tools related to rhetoric.




Resources Required

Resources - Budget



Attachments



25

Instructor


Revived Courses

Dependencies

Pilot


Course Designator

INI

Number

316H1


Undergraduate

Calendar Title

Developmental and Substantive Editing

Abbreviated Title

Substantive Editing

Responsibility

Division



Unit(s)

College

Innis College


General Information

Campus(es)

St. George

Credit Value

Fixed


Fixed Credit Value

0.5


Governance Routing



INI 316H1 | Developmental and Substantive Editing





Humanities

Content


This course introduces professional editorial conventions at two early stages of the editorial process. Both stages require editors

to think critically and creatively as they assess content, organization, and argument. Students learn how to analyze and evaluate

these elements, envision possible improvements, and explain these suggestions persuasively.

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Prerequisites










Humanities


--



Notably


None


Extensively

Communication

Extensively



Notably


None


Notably

Delivery


Activity Type

Lecture

Practical

Tutorial

Seminar 36

36


Any

Mode of Delivery

In Class


Grading


Enrolment Options

Credit/No Credit




Publication


Section(s)

Innis College

Calendar Exclusion

Attachments

Approval Log

Approved by Date




This course builds on a popular companion course, INI310H1, which has focused on introducing students to editing generally.

INI310H1 will now focus primarily on the latter stages of editing (copy editing and proofreading), while this new course will focus

on the earlier stages of editing.


None.



Resources Required

Resources - Budget



Attachments



35

Instructor


Revived Courses

Dependencies

Pilot


Course Designator

INI

Number

414H1


Undergraduate

Calendar Title

Writing for Social Change

Abbreviated Title

Writing for Social Change

Responsibility

Division



Unit(s)

College

Innis College


General Information

Campus(es)

St. George

Credit Value

Fixed


Fixed Credit Value

0.5


Governance Routing



INI 414H1 | Writing for Social Change


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Humanities

Content


Explores writing that underscores social movements and teaches students to use rhetoric and communication theory and skills to

effect social change. Through experiential learning and targeted projects, students will create a portfolio of writing in and for the

community beyond the University.

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Prerequisites










Humanities


--



Notably


Extensively


Extensively

Communication

Extensively


Community InvolvementDistinctive Practicals or LaboratoriesExperiential StudyFieldworkService Learning


Notably


None


Extensively

Delivery


Activity Type

Lecture

Practical

Tutorial

Seminar 36

36


Any

Mode of Delivery

In Class


Grading


Enrolment Options

Credit/No Credit




Publication


Section(s)

Innis College

Calendar Exclusion

Attachments

Approval Log

Approved by Date




Provides an experiential learning course in which students may use advanced writing and critical thinking skills in the community

beyond the University.




Resources Required

Resources - Budget



Attachments



20-25; limit of 25

Instructor


Revived Courses

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