ENGL 406 - Contemporary Composition Studies

Institution:

Trinity College

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Description:

In the past few decades, the teaching of writing has become subject to intense theoretical analysis and debate, and this course will explore the burgeoning field of composition studies. We will look first at the history of composition instruction in the United States from the 19th century to the present, and then examine the competing theoretical frameworks that currently inform the teaching of writing. We will read Mina Shaughnessy, James Berlin, Peter Elbow, David Bartholomae, Patricia Bizzell, and many others, considering the larger philosophical and political differences that are reflected in struggles over how writing should be taught. (Note: English 406 and English 891 are the same course.) For English majors, this course counts as an elective; for writing and rhetoric minors, it counts as a core course. For the English graduate program, this course counts as a core course for the writing, rhetoric, and media arts track; it counts as an elective for the literary studies track. 1.00 units, Lecture

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.Trincoll.edu

Phone Number:

(860) 297-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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