In this UNC English class, students write songs instead of essays

April 25, 2025 Andy Zhao

 

Students in Florence Dore’s English 409 class rehearse for their May 5 show at Cat’s Cradle. (Andy Zhao / Carolina Connection)

 

Instead of worrying about verbs and metaphors, students in English 409 at UNC are working through verses and melodies. These students don’t turn in essays – they write songs.

Andy Zhao listens in to hear how students are exploring how to be vulnerable through their lyrics.

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