ENGL - 4190 Writing Across the Curriculum in the Common Core (3)

Exploration of the major theories about writing’s role in disciplines across the curriculum to improve both writing and learning of disciplinary concepts. Students will explore the role of writing in the Common Core, which emphasizes research-supported writing and argument, abilities that students need to learn and develop from middle school through college. Teaching practices that support writing development in many contexts, the importance of teaming teachers across the levels and across the disciplines and recent writing theory will be included.