CWL 581 - Practicum in Teaching Writing

Students take the seminar in conjunction with teaching a section of first year composition. This course provides hands-on experience and instruction in the basics of writing pedagogy, including designing writing assignments, sequencing assignments, motivating writing, writing skill development and evaluating writing. Students will also be given a preliminary overview of the major theories driving composition pedagogy.

1-4 credits

Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor and program director

Grading Letter graded (A, A-, B+, etc.)

Offered On Demand

Repeatable May be repeated for credit.