ENGL 6790 - Studies in Composition Theory

A course that examines various approaches to the teaching of composition. Aims to increase awareness of the relationship between theory and practice, acquaint participants with ongoing dialogues within the field, and help them identify and formulate their own professional stances. Attention will be given to the impact on composition theory of scholarship in fields such as classical rhetoric, linguistics, literary theory, cognitive psychology, human development and learning, social constructionism, and ethnology.

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Teaching experience.

Credits: 3 hours

Notes: Open to Graduate students only.