ENGL 4400 - Research, Theory, and Practice of Tutoring Writing

A practicum which educates student peer tutors to assist writers in UNC Charlotte’s Writing Resources Center (WRC). All writing consultants are required to complete this course, which provides an introduction to writing center research, theory, and practice. Coursework explores the history, contexts, and research-based principles of writing centers; the social, collaborative nature of learning; strategies of one-with-one writing instruction; threshold concepts in Writing Studies; composition theory; and current issues in writing pedagogy, such as linguistic justice and accessibility. Significant attention is given to research-based practices for supporting multilingual writers. In addition to completing coursework, students tutor in the WRC for three hours per week. Because this course includes a practicum in the WRC, enrollment is by permission only, following a successful interview with the Director and/or Associate Director of the WRC.

Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Interview and permission of WRC Director and/or Assistant Director
Cross-listed Course(s): WRDS 4402 and ENGL 5400

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