Survey of Writing Research. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours

Catalog description

This course is designed to review theory, research, and school practices on the writing process and assessment of writing. Theory and research across the fields of the history of, and human development in, writing, rhetoric and written communication, genre studies, author-audience relations, and creative expression will be considered. The course examines relationships between inside of school and outside of school writing, and the transition from oral to written communication. Approaches for analyzing and helping students overcome writing difficulties across the disciplines will be examined. (Formerly C&I 6043. Credit cannot be earned for both C&I 6043 and LTED 6043 .) Course Fees: GH01 $90; LRH1 $20; STSH $30.