This is a class tailored to *your* needs, depending on your concrete situation, whether it is: 1) Writing an essay or academic paper for a class (in the Humanities, History, Political Science, Philosophy, English or World Literature) or college/university application 2) Preparing a presentation in any of the above subjects 3) Translating a work from Turkish to English, whether in an academic or professional setting 4) Writing a collection of essays, memoir, or a book 5) A corporate letter or presentation, whether internally or for a sponsor/investor Persuasive, effective, and powerful use of language is crucial in any field of study or profession. What we'll hone in on for your work includes: vocabulary and diction, clarity in presentation of argument, style, research methods, and to-the-point communication of core ideas and proposals. Ultimately, class material will be selected—or brought in by you, in the case of help on project-based preparation—to meet your needs. For an extended course, additional material can include work from some of the strongest essayists (from Amin Maalouf to James Baldwin), writers on craft (from Stephen King to Orhan Pamuk), exemplary academic pieces, as well as video and slide presentations from leading businessmen (Steve Jobs to Larry Page),and companies (Airbnb and Sequoia Capital).