ENGL 3311: Conventions and Tensions in High School Composing

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite: ENGL 2271
This course is an exploration of current practice in composition pedagogy at the high school level, examining writing expectations, genres, and possibilities. Topics may include conventional and non-traditional approaches to writing instruction; units, assignments, and pacing; establishing a productive workshop environment; assessment approaches; mandates and policies that impact classroom decisions (including state standards and high-stakes testing); sociopolitical pressures related to writing instruction; and writing for audiences and contexts beyond the classroom.