<p>Seminar, three hours every other week. Limited to graduate students. Required of all teaching assistants for Writing II courses not exempt by appropriate departmental or program training and open to students seeking Graduate Certificate in Writing Pedagogy. Training focused on composition pedagogy, assessment of student writing, guidance of revision process, and specialized writing problems that may occur in disciplinary contexts. Practical concerns of creating assignments, marking and grading essays, and conducting peer reviews and conferences. May be repeated for credit. S/U grading.</p>

English Composition

Combining rigorous, inclusive pedagogy with opportunities for co-curricular activities—including research, internships, and community engagement—the College provides students with diverse learning experiences that helps them thrive, become critical thinkers, and transform society.

College of Letters and Science

The unit is the chief resource for writing and English language instruction through composition, discipline-focused, and professional writing courses; and offers training for graduate writing instructors.

General Catalog

Teaching Preparation Seminar: Writing in Disciplines

ENGCOMP495E

2 units