2021-22 Graduate Catalog 
    
    Dec 27, 2024  
2021-22 Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

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ENG 560 - Composition Theory and Pedagogy

Contemporary theories of writing and composition pedagogy research, with focus on approaches for teaching writing in the college classroom. Examination of how writing pedagogy is influenced by identity, culture, and politics. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Describe a range of approaches for teaching writing in the college classroom.
  2. Explain the central tenets of major 20th and 21st century theories of writing and how they influence methods of teaching writing.
  3. Compose researched writing that investigates current issues and debates related to composition pedagogy.
  4. Analyze how identity, culture, and politics influence the teaching of writing.



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