Writing Pedagogy Courses

Pedagogical training is central to who we are. We offer courses to graduate students interested in the teaching of writing. Our pedagogy courses are geared toward those who have been hired to teach for the Writing Program, but they are also available to students training to teach writing within their own department.

Pedagogies of Writing (HUMA 50000)

Pedagogies of Writing prepares graduate students with the writing principles and pedagogy necessary to work as Writing Tutors in the Humanities College Core. Humanities students who have received a course assistantship are also eligible to take this course, if seats are available. Spring and Summer Quarters. Instructors: Kathy Cochran, Tracy Weiner, Ashley Lyons.

Principles of Teaching Writing (ENGL 50300)

Principles of Teaching Writing is a course for graduate students to prepare them with the writing principles and pedagogical skills necessary to work as Teaching Assistants in our flagship course ENGL 33000: Academic and Professional Writing (“Little Red Schoolhouse”). Autumn Quarters. Instructors: Tracy Weiner.

Composing Composition (ENGL 32705)

Composing Composition is a course for graduate students who plan to work as teachers or who are entering the academic job market. This course provides a scholarly context and practical exercises that will prepare graduate students for the challenges of writing-related jobs in institutional contexts ranging from large research universities to small liberal arts schools. The course will prepare you to discuss the teaching of writing in applications to and interviews for academic jobs and fellowships. Prerequisite: ENGL 33000, HUMA 50000, or ENGL 50300. Winter Quarter. Instructors: Tracy Weiner.