Course Description Explores theories and methods of teaching writing, emphasizing collaborative learning and peer tutoring. Examines relationships between the writing process and the written product, writing and learning, and language and communities. Investigates disciplinary writing conventions, influences of gender and culture on language and learning, and concerns of ESL and learning disabled writers.
Students practice and reflect on revising, responding to others writing, and conducting conferences.
Prepares students to serve as writing assistants for the Writing Project.