ENG 580 - Teaching Composition

Prerequisite, admission to the MA in English, MFA in creative writing, or the dual-degree program. Participants will practice various techniques for helping student writers compose rhetorically persuasive discourse, perfect diagnostic and editing skills, design whole courses and individual programs for improvement and enhancement, and validate students’ progress. Students may visit current composition classes and/or observe writing tutoring sessions overseen by experienced Writing Center tutors. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits