COR 210 2 - Tch Writing 1 On 1: ENG 110 Tutorng

2 Credit(s)

Students will read and analyze the history, philosophy, and practical aspects of writing tutoring and the teaching of composition, while working as the “in house” tutor for a section of ENG 110. Focus of the readings will be on first-year and “novice” students in particular, exploring issues of culture, identity, language, and discourse. Students will learn techniques for effective written commenting and paper conference techniques, produce session reports on their work with their students, conduct an interview with a first-year student, and do a self-reflection project as their final exam. Students will have the option of conducting a field research project that will carry over into the following semester. Students will do two to four hours a week of tutoring and/or attending their ENG 110 class sessions over the semester.

Offered (F)

Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor and previous tutoring experience.