ENGL 481

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Comp Theory and Practice

Credit: 3 OR 4 hours.

Study of the history and theory of written composition. This course explores basic rhetorical principles, various theoretical perspectives in the field of composition/rhetoric, and helps students form practical approaches to the guidance of, response to, and structuring of student writing.

3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite: One year of college literature or consent of instructor.

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ENGL 481 class schedule data for fall 2013
	CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
	40460	Lecture-Discussion	1G	2:00PM -3:15PM	MW	108 English Building	Schaffner, S	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/26/13-12/11/13 Credit: 4 hours Section Info: In exploring some of the major theories that inform the teaching of academic writing, we will pay particular attention to the role of innovation in written communication. Can innovation be taught? Should it be? Topics we will explore include: personal writing, the use of writing as punishment, formulaic writing, code switching, writing with images, and YouTube composition. Students will be responsible for presenting on a popular film about composition and for writing regular reading response papers. Restriction(s): Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.
	47718	Lecture-Discussion	1U	2:00PM -3:15PM	MW	108 English Building	Schaffner, S	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/26/13-12/11/13 Credit: 3 hours Section Info: This course is restricted to English majors. English minors can add with permission from our advising office. In exploring some of the major theories that inform the teaching of academic writing, we will pay particular attention to the role of innovation in written communication. Can innovation be taught? Should it be? Topics we will explore include: personal writing, the use of writing as punishment, formulaic writing, code switching, writing with images, and YouTube composition. Students will be responsible for presenting on a popular film about composition and for writing regular reading response papers. Restriction(s): Restricted to English or Rhetoric or Creative Writing major(s) or minor(s). Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.