The Range of Writing: Forms and Styles

The style of academic writing has evolved greatly in recent years, becoming more personal and stylistic in a variety of ways. In this event, we will discuss the broad range of forms and styles of writing available to us as academics: from so-called “scholarly writing,” to journalistic endeavors, such as reviews and op-eds; to fiction, memoir, and the personal essay. Do we, or do we want to, see lines of influence among these forms? How do they infiltrate or stand in conversation with our academic work? Participants will include colleagues and others who work across these platforms, and the event will be generative, featuring opportunities for attendees to discuss and brainstorm potential work.

Speakers:

Karen Tongson (USC, English, Gender & Sexuality Studies, and American Studies & Ethnicity)
Sarah Knott (University of Indiana, History)
Leo Braudy (USC, English)
Josh Kun (USC, Annenberg)
Amitava Kumar (Vassar College, English)

This event is part of  On Writing, a series organized by the Levan Institute for the Humanities and coordinated by Emily Anderson and David Ulin. For more information, visit https://dornsife.usc.edu/levan-institute/writing/.

Questions? Please email usclevan@usc.edu