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The Major Core

The four course core is required of all Writing and Rhetoric Majors. 

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WRT 255: Advanced Writing Studio: Advanced Argumentative Writing (3 credits)

Catalog Description: Intensive practice in the analysis and writing of advanced arguments for a variety of settings: public writing, professional writing, and organizational writing. 3 credits :: Required of a Writing and Rhetoric Majors and Minors

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WRT 302: Advanced Writing Studio: Digital Writing (3 credits) 

Catalog Description: Practice in writing in digital environments. May include document and web design, multimedia, digital video, weblogs. Introduction to a range of issues, theories, and software applications relevant to such writing. 3 credits :: Required of a Writing and Rhetoric Majors

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Other

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WRT 301: Advanced Writing Studio: Civic Writing

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Catalog Description: Sustained research and writing project in a student's field of study or area of interest. Analysis of the rhetorics and methodologies of research. 3 credits :: Genres and Practices

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Howard Syllabus and Materials

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Brooke Syllabus and Materials 

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WRT 331: Peer Writing Consultant Practicum 

Catalog Description: Introduction to theories and methods of writing consultation. Topics include: social dynamics, grammar, ESL, LD, argumentation, critical reading, writing process. Practices: observations, role playing, peer groups, one-on-one. Writing intensive. 3 credits :: Genres and Practices

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Students will explore a range of Writing Center theory and pedagogy in order to understand how current practices have evolved and how Writing Centers are positioned within the university community.

Students will engage in observations, workshops, practice sessions, and other activities in order to develop effective consulting strategies and build confidence in their tutoring skills.

Students will draw connections between peer tutoring theory  and practical application in tutoring sessions in various writing assignments in order to illustrate how their understanding of best practices evolves throughout the course.  

Students will contribute to the ongoing academic conversation on peer tutoring issues. 

Students will complete weekly reflective journals (covering readings and tutoring sessions, among other topics), discussion leading, practice sessions and observation analyses, a major research project,  and writing WLN-style tutor columns.

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