RLW541 Teaching Writing

This course addresses relationships among research, theory, and practice in the teaching of writing, as pertaining to developmental and composing processes, the role of the community, writing strategies and skills, writing to learn in the content areas, reading-writing connections and the role of writing in the development of reading, genres and modes of discourse, uses of technology, conventions of standard written English, assessment, and diverse learners. Prerequisite(s): Preservice basic course in teaching writing, RLL480B, or consent of instructor. 2 semester hours