ENGL 481

Spring 2024 Part of Term 1

Part of Term 1
Jan 16-May 1

Composition 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 2024
	CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
	44165	Lecture-Discussion	1G	1:00PM -1:50PM	MWF	331 Gregory Hall	McKinney, C	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/16/24-05/01/24 Credit: 4 hours Section Info: SP24 - ENGL 481 - Composition Theory and Practice - Charlesia McKinney - This course will prioritize perspectives of power and privilege as it shapes the most common ideas about writing. Rhetoric is typically viewed as an outdated concept, but our course will illuminate how frequently we encounter rhetoric and writing every day. We’ll begin with an overview of historical perspectives to aid the implementation of current rhetorical and composition theories. To interrogate writing means interrogating the self -- therefore, our coursework will inevitably engage your identities, cultures, interests, and lived experiences as the foundation of your academic inquiry. Restriction(s): Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.
	39291	Lecture-Discussion	1U	1:00PM -1:50PM	MWF	331 Gregory Hall	McKinney, C	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/16/24-05/01/24 Credit: 3 hours Section Info: SP24 - ENGL 481 - Composition Theory and Practice - Charlesia McKinney - This course will prioritize perspectives of power and privilege as it shapes the most common ideas about writing. Rhetoric is typically viewed as an outdated concept, but our course will illuminate how frequently we encounter rhetoric and writing every day. We’ll begin with an overview of historical perspectives to aid the implementation of current rhetorical and composition theories. To interrogate writing means interrogating the self -- therefore, our coursework will inevitably engage your identities, cultures, interests, and lived experiences as the foundation of your academic inquiry. Restriction(s): Restricted to English or Creative Writing major(s) or minor(s). Not intended for students with Freshman class standing. Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.