english 52-3100 - Writing Center Theory and Practice

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Columbia College-Chicago

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Description:

Course covers basics of peer tutoring in writing skills. Emphasis is on developing skills in the following areas: 1) peer tutoring techniques and interpersonal communication, 2) writing process--critical analysis, 3) error identification-- grammar and punctuation, 4) writing across the curriculum. Students often begin peer tutoring early in the semester, and the dynamics of the sessions are analyzed and discussed in class. This is a hands-on course, combining Writing Center theory and practice. Successful students of this course tutor their peers in Columbia's Writing Center. 3 CRE DITS PREREQUISITES: 52-1152 WRITING AND RHETORIC II

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.colum.edu

Phone Number:

(312) 663-1600

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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