Tutoring Writing

Catalog description

This sophomore-level course introduces students to current theories and methods of tutoring writing. Students will study theories concerning the writing process, the teaching of writing, the tutorial relationship, and issues related to working with writers from a variety of backgrounds and abilities. The course presents these theories and methods through readings, and students apply these methods through class discussions, tutoring observations, and tutoring in a variety of settings. Throughout the course, students reflect on how methods of tutoring writing impact their development as writers.