Tutor Prac, Writ Cntr Thry Pr

Catalog description

This course introduces students to writing center history, theories, and practices. Readings include landmark and contemporary texts about writing pedagogy in general and the tutoring of writing specifically. Additionally, students study issues and strategies of relevance to ESL writers for whom English is not their first or home language. Students are introduced to the practices of peer tutoring through class discussions and through observation and tutoring in the University Writing Center. Upon successful completion of this course, they are eligible to be hired in subsequent semesters as writing tutors. Open to students from all majors who are interested in writing and/or the teaching of writing. Permission of instructor required.