Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Schedule - Fall Semester 2024
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COMM 501 001 (CRN: 16637)
WRITING CENTER THEORY/PRACTICE
Long Title: THEORIES OF WRITING CENTER PRACTICE
Department: Program Writing Communication
Instructor: Herrmann, Jacob
Meeting: 10:00AM - 10:50AM W (26-AUG-2024 - 6-DEC-2024)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Course Type: Seminar
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 1
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Section Max Enrollment: 10
Section Enrolled: 2
Total Cross-list Max Enrollment: 20
Total Cross-list Enrolled: 3
Enrollment data as of: 26-DEC-2024 7:46AM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
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 tutors. Cross-list: COMM 301.