Courses

Theoretical and practical approaches to teaching the British literature survey at the college level.

A study of contemporary theories in writing and rhetoric, with an emphasis on their application in a college level curriculum.

A survey of composition theory and practice, with emphasis placed on preparing the student to teach English Composition I at the college level. Required course for all English Graduate Teaching Assistants teaching English Composition I.

A survey of composition theory and practice, with emphasis placed on preparing the student to teach English Composition II at the college level. Required course for all English Graduate Teaching Assistants teaching English Composition II.

Required of all English Graduate Teaching Assistants teaching EH 101 - English Composition I. A weekly workshop to discuss ongoing pedagogical issues and best practices for the first-year writing classroom. An Orientation workshop at the beginning of the semester is also mandatory. Course may be repeated up to four times. Grades: Pass/ No Credit.

Required of all English Graduate Teaching Assistants teaching EH 102 - English Composition II. A weekly workshop to discuss ongoing pedagogical issues and best practices for the first-year writing classroom. An Orientation workshop at the beginning of the semester is also mandatory. Course may be repeated up to four times. Grades: Pass/ No Credit.

An introduction to curriculum, instruction, and assessment methods in the teaching of Communication Studies. Provides an orientation as well as regular in-service training and planned periodic evaluations of instructional responsibilities. This course does not earn graduate degree credit. Repeatable with different emphasis.

Study of theories of composition and their applications for teaching writing at the secondary school level.

Requires Teacher Education Program eligibility. Additionally, students are encouraged to complete 90% of all program courses prior to enrollment in this course. Materials and methods of teaching computer science at the secondary level.

Candidates will examine the theories, materials, and methods of literacy instruction. Candidates will explore ways to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners. Students will design and implement learning experiences that incorporate knowledge and skills appropriate for an elementary literacy program.