Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Catalog - 2022-2023
COMM 301 - WRITING CENTER THEORY/PRACTICE
Long Title: THEORIES OF WRITING CENTER PRACTICE
Department: Program Writing Communication
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Seminar
Credit Hours: 1
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Description: Students taking this course will read a wide body of scholarly work concerning writing center theory and practice, while also engaging in discussion with peer colleagues. Topics that will be covered in this course include, but are not limited to defining the writing center, second language acquisition theory, tutoring strategies for specific student populations, social justice in the writing center, and consulting on new media. In addition, students will have a chance to observe and learn from experienced writing center tutors. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: COMM 501. Recommended Prerequisite(s): Completion of FWIS requirement