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2012-2014 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2012-2014 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

EN 4170 - Teaching of Writing


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This course will explore the teaching of writing, both in theory and in practice, by considering an array of approaches, methods, and techniques that inform current research on best practices in composition pedagogy. An intensive, upper-division seminar that focuses on techniques needed by secondary-school teachers of English, topics may include designing writing assignments, the role of reading in writing, teachers’ comments and feedback, and assessment.

Prerequisite: EN 1110 /EN 1120 , or EN 1140 , or EN 1150 ; junior, senior or graduate standing; or department approval.