CI 566

Spring 2017

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Credit: 4 hours.

Same as ENGL 583. See ENGL 583.

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CRN Type Section Time Day Location Instructor Section Details
32286
Lecture-Discussion
R
1:00PM -2:50PM
T
123 English Building
Ritter, K
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
01/17/17-05/03/17
Section Title:
Writing Program Admin
Section Info:
Topic Section R: Writing Program Administration: Theory and Practice This seminar will focus on the theory and practice of writing program administration in the context of both the field of Writing Studies and the ongoing dichotomy between “management” and faculty (including non-tenure-track) that characterizes, if not dramatically shapes, the operations of writing programs on US college campuses. While our primary focus will be writing program work at the first-year/general education level, we will also consider allied sites of writing, such as writing centers and WAC/WID programs. We will examine and interrogate—as well as experiment with—methodologies for policy creation and maintenance, data collection and research, and archival practices in program administration, in addition to examining the theories informing those methods. By the end of the seminar, students will be able to (1) Locate and situate key institutional and curricular issues facing writing program administrators (WPAs) today; (2) Understand the historical conditions under which WPAs have labored and how those histories affect current WPA theory and practice; (3) Differentiate between multiple theories of leadership, management, and administration, including those rooted in collaborative models; and (4) Articulate the relationship between the intellectual work of writing program administration and sound program leadership. Writing assignments for the seminar tentatively include an extended case study, policy analysis, critical book review, and a job “package” (statement of administrative philosophy, mock job letter, and accompanying materials). In addition, active participation and deep engagement with weekly readings is expected. This course is open to MA and PhD students in English/Writing Studies as well as graduate students from outside the department, however, students from outside English are strongly encouraged to consult with the instructor before registering.
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