Courses

AS.004.100.  Decoding College Writing.  3 Credits.  
This course examines three broad types of writing students will encounter at and beyond Hopkins: narrative writing, analytical writing, and technical writing. Each has its own implications within the walls of JHU, from research papers to creative projects, but each will extend to the opportunities students pursue outside of academia. Above all, this course demystifies the idea that some writers just “have it” by decoding the processes that lead to great writing and building students’ confidence in written expression to carry forward into their studies and professional pursuits. Offered in summers only.
AS Foundational Abilities: Writing and Communication (FA1)
Writing Intensive
AS.004.101.  Reintroduction to Writing.  3 Credits.  
Reintroduction to Writing, JHU’s first-year writing course, steps beyond the writing skills necessary to get to college: our shared project is to help you learn how to write for the rest of your life. We approach writing as an adaptable process of inquiry and action, as deeply informed by reading, and as reflective, embodied, and always emerging practice. In this course, we will rethink writing in ways that will help you throughout college, your professional career, personal life, and civic responsibilities in a democracy. Toward that end, this course teaches you to become an agile, curious, creative, and resilient writer. You will read and write academic texts; rhetorically analyze a wide variety of sources, including for the conventions of diverse genres; and write across genres, developing skill and precision in your writing, as well as fluency across contexts, audiences, and media. Topics vary; please see the specific semester and section for current offerings. In fall semesters (only), we offer sections of Reintro reserved for students at the sophomore level and above. All other sections are reserved for first-years. Please see "Special Notes" under each section and refer to the section-level information for applicable Foundational Abilities when registering.
Prerequisite(s): Students who have already taken AS.060.113 and/or AS.060.114 are not eligible to take AS.004.101.
Distribution Area: Humanities
AS Foundational Abilities: Science and Data (FA2), Culture and Aesthetics (FA3), Citizens and Society (FA4), Democracy (FA4.1), Ethics and Foundations (FA5), Projects and Methods (FA6)
EN Foundational Abilities: Creative Expression (FA3), Engagement with Society (FA4)
Writing Intensive
AS.004.108.  Process and Practice in College Writing.  3 Credits.  
First-year college students, biomedical researchers, and CEOs all must be able to write successfully for a range of audiences and situations. Effective research papers, scientific articles, and board reports require more ability and skill than simply using generative AI. In this course, students acquire the tools and confidence to write successfully throughout their college career and beyond. By reading, watching, and listening to a variety of texts, students will examine different formal models and practical strategies for writing in various genres and styles, from the analytic and academic to the reflective and personal. Students will explore core concepts of writing, such as argument and audience, with an emphasis on process and practice. Offered in summers only.
Distribution Area: Humanities
AS Foundational Abilities: Writing and Communication (FA1)
Writing Intensive
AS.004.211.  On Genres.  3 Credits.  
In these courses, students become adept in reading, analyzing, and writing in particular genres. Topics vary; please see the specific semester for current offerings. Please see "Special Notes" under each section and refer to the section-level information for applicable Foundational Abilities.
Distribution Area: Humanities
AS Foundational Abilities: Writing and Communication (FA1), Science and Data (FA2), Culture and Aesthetics (FA3), Ethics and Foundations (FA5), Projects and Methods (FA6)
EN Foundational Abilities: Creative Expression (FA3)
Writing Intensive
AS.004.221.  Writing Methods.  3 Credits.  
These courses invite students to explore diverse writing contexts and develop rhetorical skills and strategies within them. Topics vary; please see the specific semester for current offerings. Please see "Special Notes" under each section and refer to the section-level information for applicable Foundational Abilities.
Distribution Area: Humanities
AS Foundational Abilities: Writing and Communication (FA1), Science and Data (FA2), Culture and Aesthetics (FA3), Citizens and Society (FA4), Democracy (FA4.1), Ethics and Foundations (FA5), Projects and Methods (FA6)
EN Foundational Abilities: Engagement with Society (FA4)
Writing Intensive
AS.004.231.  Place-based Writing.  3 Credits.  
These courses approach writing as entwined with place, giving students opportunities to write in and about places – their communities, the natural world – that matter to them. Topics vary; please see the specific semester for current offerings. Please see "Special Notes" under each section and refer to the section-level information for applicable Foundational Abilities.
Distribution Area: Humanities
AS Foundational Abilities: Writing and Communication (FA1), Science and Data (FA2), Culture and Aesthetics (FA3), Citizens and Society (FA4), Democracy (FA4.1), Ethics and Foundations (FA5), Projects and Methods (FA6)
EN Foundational Abilities: Creative Expression (FA3)
Writing Intensive
AS.004.241.  Special Topics in Writing.  3 Credits.  
In these courses, students study and practice the rhetorics within a specific field. Topics vary; please see the specific semester for current offerings. Please see "Special Notes" under each section and refer to the section-level information for applicable Foundational Abilities.
Distribution Area: Humanities
AS Foundational Abilities: Writing and Communication (FA1), Science and Data (FA2), Culture and Aesthetics (FA3), Citizens and Society (FA4), Democracy (FA4.1), Ethics and Foundations (FA5), Projects and Methods (FA6)
Writing Intensive
AS.004.251.  Community-Engaged Writing.  3 Credits.  
In these courses, students write with the purpose of benefiting a community in real, tangible ways. Students work closely with community partners to pursue writing that meets concrete needs and allows authentic civic engagement. Topics vary; please see the specific semester for current offerings. Please see "Special Notes" under each section and refer to the section-level information for applicable Foundational Abilities.
Distribution Area: Humanities
AS Foundational Abilities: Writing and Communication (FA1), Science and Data (FA2), Culture and Aesthetics (FA3), Citizens and Society (FA4), Democracy (FA4.1), Ethics and Foundations (FA5), Projects and Methods (FA6)
Writing Intensive
AS.004.307.  Training & Writing Consulting.  1 Credit.  
A one credit course orienting potential writing center tutors to the history, theory, and practice of tutoring writing. This course is for undergraduates who have applied to work as Writing Center tutors. Permission required.
Distribution Area: Humanities
AS Foundational Abilities: Writing and Communication (FA1)
Writing Intensive
AS.004.311.  On Genres.  1 Credit.  
These courses invite students to explore diverse writing contexts and develop rhetorical skills and strategies within them. Topics vary; please see the specific semester for current offerings.Please see "Special Notes" under each section and refer to the section-level information for applicable Foundational Abilities.
Distribution Area: Humanities
AS Foundational Abilities: Writing and Communication (FA1), Science and Data (FA2), Culture and Aesthetics (FA3), Citizens and Society (FA4), Democracy (FA4.1), Ethics and Foundations (FA5), Projects and Methods (FA6)
Writing Intensive
AS.004.321.  Writing Methods.  3 Credits.  
These courses invite students to explore diverse writing contexts and develop rhetorical skills and strategies within them. Topics vary; please see the specific semester for current offerings. Please see the specific semester for current offerings. Please see "Special Notes" under each section and refer to the section-level information for applicable Foundational Abilities.
Distribution Area: Humanities
AS Foundational Abilities: Writing and Communication (FA1), Science and Data (FA2), Culture and Aesthetics (FA3), Citizens and Society (FA4), Democracy (FA4.1), Ethics and Foundations (FA5), Projects and Methods (FA6)
Writing Intensive
AS.004.341.  Special Topics in Writing.  3 Credits.  
In these courses, students study and practice the rhetorics within a specific field. Topics vary; please see the specific semester for current offerings. Please see "Special Notes" under each section and refer to the section-level information for applicable Foundational Abilities.
Distribution Area: Humanities
AS Foundational Abilities: Writing and Communication (FA1), Science and Data (FA2), Culture and Aesthetics (FA3), Citizens and Society (FA4), Democracy (FA4.1), Ethics and Foundations (FA5), Projects and Methods (FA6)
EN Foundational Abilities: Engagement with Society (FA4)
Writing Intensive
AS.004.351.  Community-Engaged Writing.  3 Credits.  
In these courses, students write with the purpose of benefiting a community in real, tangible ways. Students work closely with community partners to pursue writing that meets concrete needs and allows authentic civic engagement. Topics vary; please see the specific semester for current offerings. Please see "Special Notes" under each section and refer to the section-level information for applicable Foundational Abilities.
Distribution Area: Humanities
AS Foundational Abilities: Writing and Communication (FA1), Science and Data (FA2), Culture and Aesthetics (FA3), Citizens and Society (FA4), Democracy (FA4.1), Ethics and Foundations (FA5), Projects and Methods (FA6)
EN Foundational Abilities: Engagement with Society (FA4)
Writing Intensive
AS.004.441.  Special Topics in Writing.  3 Credits.  
In these courses, students study and practice the rhetorics within a specific field. Topics vary; please see the specific semester for current offerings. Please see "Special Notes" under each section and refer to the section-level information for applicable Foundational Abilities.
Distribution Area: Humanities
AS Foundational Abilities: Writing and Communication (FA1), Science and Data (FA2), Culture and Aesthetics (FA3), Citizens and Society (FA4), Democracy (FA4.1), Ethics and Foundations (FA5), Projects and Methods (FA6)
EN Foundational Abilities: Creative Expression (FA3), Engagement with Society (FA4)
Writing Intensive
AS.004.542.  Independent Study.  1 - 3 Credits.  
This course is for students doing independent research. Course can be taken up to 3 credits with approval from the director.
Prerequisite(s): You must request Customized Academic Learning using the Customized Academic Learning form found in Student Self-Service: Registration > Online Forms.
AS Foundational Abilities: Writing and Communication (FA1), Projects and Methods (FA6)
AS.004.611.  On Genres.  3 Credits.  
In these courses, students become adept in reading, analyzing, and writing in particular genres. Topics vary; please see the specific semester for current offerings.
Distribution Area: Humanities
Writing Intensive
AS.004.621.  Writing Methods.  3 Credits.  
These courses invite students to explore diverse writing contexts and develop rhetorical skills and strategies within them. Topics vary; please see the specific semester for current offerings.
Distribution Area: Humanities
Writing Intensive
AS.004.631.  Place-Based Writing.  3 Credits.  
These courses approach writing as entwined with place, giving students opportunities to write in and about places – their communities, the natural world – that matter to them. Topics vary; please see the specific semester for current offerings.
Distribution Area: Humanities
Writing Intensive
AS.004.641.  Special Topics in Writing.  3 Credits.  
In these courses, students study and practice the rhetorics within a specific field. Topics vary; please see the specific semester for current offerings.
Distribution Area: Humanities
Writing Intensive
AS.004.651.  Community-Engaged Writing.  3 Credits.  
In these courses, students write with the purpose of benefiting a community in real, tangible ways. Students work closely with community partners to pursue writing that meets concrete needs and allows authentic civic engagement. Topics vary; please see the specific semester for current offerings.
Distribution Area: Humanities
Writing Intensive