Teaching Writing: Composition Theory, Pedagogy, and Practice

Catalog description

This course focuses on the practice and pedagogy of writing composition, grounding them in core composition theories. Students will explore how composition theory, practice and pedagogy are informed by, and influence such cultural issues as gender, race, politics, etc.; will experience writing as a social act through which we learn and teach; and will learn to select instructional and assessment techniques to serve a variety of learners. Prerequisite: Successful completion of a 3 hour WRI course.