ENGL 481

Fall 2025 Part of Term 1

Part of Term 1
Aug 25-Dec 10

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 fall 2025
	CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
	40460	Lecture-Discussion	1G	1:00PM -1:50PM	MWF	329 Gregory Hall	Gallagher, J	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/25/25-12/10/25 Credit: 4 hours Section Info: FA25 ENGL 481 - Composition Theory and Practice - John Gallagher - This course will address teaching approaches about writing, including different theories and approaches to audience, genre, purpose, AI, assessment, rubric-design, document design, social media, and medium. Students will participate in small group discussions and hands-on activities. Weekly readings are expected. The mid-term will be a reading synthesis while the final will be either a potential teaching portfolio or research project. Restriction(s): Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.
	47718	Lecture-Discussion	1U	1:00PM -1:50PM	MWF	329 Gregory Hall	Gallagher, J	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/25/25-12/10/25 Credit: 3 hours Section Info: FA25 ENGL 481 - Composition Theory and Practice - John Gallagher - This course will address teaching approaches about writing, including different theories and approaches to audience, genre, purpose, AI, assessment, rubric-design, document design, social media, and medium. Students will participate in small group discussions and hands-on activities. Weekly readings are expected. The mid-term will be a reading synthesis while the final will be either a potential teaching portfolio or research project. Restriction(s): Restricted to English or Creative Writing major(s) or minor(s). Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.