Centre for Writing and Communication (CWC) works closely with the academic community in Ashoka to develop critical thinking, writing and communication skills. CWC is the largest centre in Ashoka and works with all the diverse sections that make the Ashoka community: the entire student body (from the undergraduate students to research scholars), faculty, staff and other specialised centres in the university. This is made possible by the diversity of the CWC team which is a vibrant group of scholars, professionals, writers and researchers whose combined expertise actively contributes to the interdisciplinary engagement at Ashoka.
The five-day course on Persuasive Communication offered by the Centre for Writing and Communication is designed to help you build a critical set of skills in writing, speaking, and presentation. Through examples from pop culture and science fiction, the course will teach you how to navigate a text, process information with clarity and understand the differences between fact, judgement and opinion. The course aims to improve your critical thinking and equip you with the tools to convey complex ideas effectively in various formats, including presentations, letters, emails, Statements of Purpose, and essays. With in-class group exercises and practice sessions, the course will provide a space to learn, practice, and receive feedback on your writing and communication skills.
