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Life is Beautiful

Life is Beautiful (WRCE 7985): Virtual

Audience: Those who enjoy writing and want to share important stories of loved ones, friends and colleagues. Ideal for West Philadelphia community members, Drexel alums, retirees, faculty and staff.

  • Dates: Oct. 1-29, 2024
  • Time: 6-8 p.m.
  • Delivery: Virtual via Zoom
  • CEUs: 1.0 CEUs
  • Cost: $249
  • Instructor: Robin Dondiego

Course Description

Life is Beautiful 2.0 is a 5-week virtual noncredit writing course that teaches people how to interview and write the stories of people and their life experiences. Over the 5-week session, learners will become skilled at writing and strengthen interpersonal communication through the art of storytelling. The course culminates in a final project and presentation with invited guests.

5 Week Schedule At a Glance:

  • Week One: Introduction
    Homework: Choose Your Subject
  • Week Two: Prepare for the First Interview
    Homework: Conduct First Interview
  • Week Three: What We Learned from our Subjects
    Homework: Conduct Second Interview
  • Week Four: How to Put the Project Together
    Homework: Creating the Project
  • Week Five: Presentations

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