Onward Odyssey ENGL 100: A Sense of Place (Fall 2024) : Home

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You will be working on two assignments about a place. These assignments will require you to use primary and secondary sources, some of which may only be available through the UW-Madison Libraries website. 

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Assignment Details:

Assignment 2: Like Sands Through an Hourglass: A Place Profile

You will choose a location with a rich history (e.g., a street, building, neighborhood or landmark). Then you will research the place's history using various sources (archives, newspapers, interviews with long-time residents).

Assignment 3: Be the Change You Want to See: Place-Based Problem-Solving

You will identify a location in Madison that could benefit from change or improvement. Then you will research the area's history, current uses, and challenges.

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