EN 309 - The Teaching of Writing

Offered Fall: Yes Offered Winter: Yes Offered Summer: No Offered Other: No

3 Credits
Hours (Lecture - Discussion - Lab): 3-0-0
Corequisites: EN 309A - Apprenticeship: Teaching of Writing for Secondary Teachers 1 Credit
Prerequisites: Completion of the Written English Competency Graduation Requirement (COMP) or instructor’s permission.

A study of the social and rhetorical processes of composition as well as writing theories, principles, and contexts for of teaching writing to diverse secondary students and others appropriate for teachers in all grade levels and subject areas. Emphasis on the process and product of writing and effective strategies for teaching it, achieved through varied and frequent writing assignments. Strategies for lesson design, assessments, and responses to writing will be examined. Personal and professional writing identities will be developed.