Many sections are taught in a computer-equipped classroom, which offers students the opportunity to use computers for research as well as writing. Practicum is not graded but does earn two course credits. Class enrollment is limited to eighteen students. Seminar in Peer Tutoring. Students learn about writing in the different disciplines, become reflective writers by examining the strengths and weaknesses in their own writing, practice peer collaboration, and begin, under supervision, to tutor in the program.
Coursework includes three papers as well as brief reports on the tutoring experience.
After completing ECB 300, most students go on to take ECB 301 in the following fall or winter term, where they earn course credit for serving as writing tutors. Registration by permission only. Contact the Sweetland Writing Center. 5-permission of instructor ECB 301. Directed Peer Tutoring.