ENGL 481

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Comp Theory and Practice

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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 spring 2016
	CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
	44165	Lecture-Discussion	1G	2:00PM -3:15PM	MW	1062 Lincoln Hall	McDuffie, K	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/19/16-05/04/16 Credit: 4 hours Section Info: In this course, we will investigate writing pedagogy theory and practice primarily focused on future teachers of writing with a consideration of current standards. We will learn about the composition theories that provide a foundation for writing pedagogy, from cornerstone concepts like writing as a process to contemporary research on genre and transfer. We will develop practical approaches for writing instruction, including but not limited to: methods for scaffolding researched and argumentative writing; tactics for addressing language diversity, from second language writing to varieties of American English; strategies for commenting on, evaluating, and assessing student writing; and techniques for teaching digital literacies and teaching with technology. The required work for this course includes weekly readings, reading responses, a philosophy of teaching statement, several lesson plans, teaching demonstrations, and a professional portfolio. Restriction(s): Restricted to English or Creative Writing major(s) or minor(s). Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.
	39291	Lecture-Discussion	1U	2:00PM -3:15PM	MW	1062 Lincoln Hall	McDuffie, K	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/19/16-05/04/16 Credit: 3 hours Section Info: In this course, we will investigate writing pedagogy theory and practice primarily focused on future teachers of writing with a consideration of current standards. We will learn about the composition theories that provide a foundation for writing pedagogy, from cornerstone concepts like writing as a process to contemporary research on genre and transfer. We will develop practical approaches for writing instruction, including but not limited to: methods for scaffolding researched and argumentative writing; tactics for addressing language diversity, from second language writing to varieties of American English; strategies for commenting on, evaluating, and assessing student writing; and techniques for teaching digital literacies and teaching with technology. The required work for this course includes weekly readings, reading responses, a philosophy of teaching statement, several lesson plans, teaching demonstrations, and a professional portfolio. Restriction(s): Restricted to English or Rhetoric or Creative Writing major(s) or minor(s). Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.