Methods and Materials in Teaching Second Language Writing ((3))

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This course provides an introduction to methods and materials in the teaching of second language writing. Topics of discussion include second language student characteristics, instructional practices and strategies, syllabus and lesson plan design, error analysis, collaborative cross-culture activities, and responding to and assessing writing. Special attention will be given to the writing problems of international students learning to write in English and to appropriate instructional procedures helpful to such students.