Courses

An introduction to the history, theory and practice of Writing Centers. Students completing the course can apply for positions on the Writing Center staff. Experiential Learning

This course is an introduction to social theories of writing and research on writing processes, disciplinary writing norms, and diverse cultural literacies. The course is for students interested in working in a writing center or in the broader issues of writing studies and teaching. Mid-way through the semester, students work as interns in the Writing Center two hours per week.

What does it mean to write about a culture? What can we discover about our environment by talking to people and listening to their stories? How do we learn enough to express something of their essence through words on a page? This course will engage with these and other issues surrounding the act of ethnography (the writing and interpretation of people's lives and cultural practices) through a combination of theoretical and practical approaches.

The fundamentals of writing and adapting literature for television and radio.

A seminar style course focused on creating a written story or script for a young audience.

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Writing as a discipline for the development, conceptualization, critique and presentation of visual works; emphasis on portfolio and narrative development.

This course presents a practical introduction to writing for digital media. Students will learn how to create a professional online presence as they explore digital modes of writing.

Introduces students to the foundational rhetorical concepts and strategies of composing with and for digital media.

Introduces students to the foundational rhetorical concepts and strategies of composing with and for digital media.