ENGL 505

Spring 2024 Part of Term 1

Part of Term 1
Jan 16-May 1

Writing Studies

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Credit: 4 hours.

Reviews theory and research on the social and historical development of writing systems, including consideration of the relationship between oral and written language, writing and other graphic representation systems, alternative technologies, the evolution of writing systems, and the social functions of literacy.

Same as CI 563. Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate programs of a unit offering the graduate specialization in Writing Studies, or consent of instructor.

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ENGL 505 class schedule data for spring 2024
	CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
	71989	Lecture-Discussion	PM	12:00PM -2:50PM	R	1112 Literatures, Cultures, & Ling	Mortensen, P	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/16/24-05/01/24 Section Info: SP24 - ENGL 505 - Writing Studies - Peter Mortensen - This seminar has been offered almost every year for nearly three decades, and in that time its description has remained unchanged: “Reviews theory and research on the social and historical development of writing systems, including consideration of the relationship between oral and written language, writing and other graphic representation systems, alternative technologies, the evolution of writing systems, and the social functions of literacy.” Through reading, research, discussion, and writing, we’ll explore the contours of Writing Studies today, evaluate the past referenced in the 1994 course description, and speculate about the future that new Writing Studies graduate students will shape with their scholarship. Restriction(s): Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.