Introduction to Teaching Writing

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Introduces students to histories, theories, and practices that enables them to make effective choices as teachers of writing. Areas of study include a brief history of writing instruction in U.S. schools, including an overview of influential theories; the development and implementation of writing assignments; and theories and best practices for responding to student writing. Students engage these issues both as writers and as future teachers. This specific preparation to teach writing builds on students' disciplinary knowledge and more general courses in education theory and practice. Prerequisite: at least two (2) English courses at the 300- or 400-level completed or concurrent enrollment. Offered Every Third Semester.