EN 3060 - Theory of Writing

This course examines competing theories of the writing process and of the methods used to teach writing. Students will study the rise of expressivism in the 1960s, and the influence of cognitive, social constructionist, feminist and post-colonial theories on language and learning, including an overview of how college writing centers have been shaped by these movements. Through a series of scholarly readings both theoretical and practical, students gain a richer understanding of their own writing processes; explore shifting perceptions of the relationship between the writer, the subject, and the audience; develop a greater understanding of writing as a mode of thinking and learning; and recognize the collaborative nature of writing and knowledge-making. Prerequisite: EN1201 or EN1211. 3 hours Lecture and Discussion - 3 credits

Prereq/Corequisite Take EN-1101 EN-1201 or EN-1211

3 Hours Lecture
3 Credits