Teaching Writing: Theory, History and Practice

4 credits · Graduate

This seminar introduces students to theory, history and practice of composition pedagogy at the university. Students examine and explore approaches to the teaching of writing to form critical perspectives on the theory and practice of writing instruction, place those perspectives in historical and scholarly context, and develop syllabi, assignments, and research programs that reflect their perspectives on the place of writing in the university. This course is designed for students in the humanities wishing to pursue the employment and publication opportunities available to scholars with expertise in composition.