A course in the methods of teaching English composition, with particular attention to beginning courses on the college and junior college level. Required of all graduate assistants and open to other interested M.A. candidates. A course designed to introduce and prepare students in bibliography and methods of research on writing, professional writing and written discourse. Graduate student in English. For practicing K-12 teachers across disciplines.
Participants investigate and experience current practices in literacy instruction.
Based upon National Writing Project assumptions, participants read, write and reflect upon their teaching. An experimental course for subject matter not provided in other department offerings. The content will change from semester to semester. Students may elect this course more than once, provided different topics are covered. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.