COMM 3090

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COMM 3090
Experiential Writing in Mexico: Cultural and Environmental Communication

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

The natural and cultural experience of 8-10 days in Mexico will serve as the inspiration for compelling written communication in this writing intensive course. Students will master writing for diverse audiences in a variety of common formats, from science communication to popular media. Keys to successful communication include; the ability to grab and maintain the reader's attention while synthesizing complex or controversial material; developing a narrative; and, above all, not distracting the reader with weak writing, lack of clarity, or poor structure. Through readings and field trips, students will explore cultural, environmental, and socioeconomic development issues in a rich and diverse landscape. These experiences will be the basis of the written assignments, augmented by research. Classes while in Mexico are full days with homework overnight.


Fees Course fee, TBA. Detailed travel expenses and fees will be discussed prior to course enrollment.

Distribution Requirements (CA-AG, WRT-AG)

Exploratory Studies (CU-ITL, CU-SBY)

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025WI, 2024WI, 2019WI, 2018WI

Learning Outcomes

  • Demonstrate written communication skills across multiple media.
  • Communicate complex or controversial information.
  • Integrate personal experience and scholarly research for effective writing.
  • Interpret trade-offs between economic development, conservation, and cultural imperatives.
  • Identify key aspects of historical and present-day Mexican culture, including complex socio-economic challenges.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Dynamic Session.  Choose one lecture and one field studies.

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  1116 COMM 3090   LEC 001

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    Taught in Oaxaca, Mexico.
    This Winter Session class is offered by the School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions. For details visit: https://sce.cornell.edu/courses/roster.

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  •  1117 COMM 3090   FLD 801

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