ENGL 815 - College Composition Theory and Practice

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Governors State University

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Introduces the histories, theories, and practices of composition studies to prepare future instructors for college composition. Topics are approached from both the perspective of current theoretical debate and practical classroom application, and include composing processes, collaborative writing, peer-reviews, argument and the rhetorical tradition, creating assignments, ways of responding to student writing, assessment, and grading. Prerequisites: Graduate student status and ENGL 400 or its equivalent and ENGL600 or equivalent. ENGL600 may be taken concurrently with ENGL815.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.govst.edu

Phone Number:

(708) 534-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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