ENG 357 - Writers Writing: Process, Practice, Perspectives

Institution:

Chatham University

Subject:

Description:

The seminar considers the writing process, its elements, and purposes, as discussed by writers, scholars, and teachers of composition. Seminar topics include literacy acquisition, the history of composition studies, the development of invention procedures and revision strategies, the use and evaluation of composition studies, the creation of challenging and workable composition topics, the assessment of "errors" and error patterns, distinctions between "fiction" and "fact," the sociopolitical role of composition topics, and the role of composition courses and varieties of composition theory. Participants write often, critiquing texts and academic studies.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Corequisites:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

ENG357

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2008 - 08/31/2010 

Institution Website:

www.chatham.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 365-1100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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