College Composition Theories and Practices
General
Prefix
ENGL
Course Number
656
Course Level
Graduate
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Liberal Arts
Description
A survey of significant approaches to the teaching of college composition; analysis of theoretical perspectives and pedagogical materials and methods in rhetoric and composition. Required for all teaching assistants in the first-year writing program.
Credits
Min
3
Max
3
Repeatable
No
Goals and Diversity
MN Goal Course
No
Cultural Diversity
No
Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Understand foundational definitions, principles, theories, history, and politics of composition as a field of study in English in the United States.
Outcome
Connect that knowledge to modern practices and theories of rhetoric and pedagogy nationally and at SCSU.
Outcome
Apply understanding of composition theory to current practices and theories to create an effective course in the teaching of writing as process and product, research and artifact, inquiry and knowledge.
Outcome
Practice critical reflection and mindfulness from the perspective and experience of a writing instructor and transmit those realizations into a pedagogical approach to teaching writing and critical thinking.