Fall 2003 Course Descriptions

107. Practicum in Journalism 1 or 2 hours
1 or 2HU
This course is open only to students who will be working for an approved journalistic publication on campus. Interested students should consult with the instructor or with the editor of the respective publication. Students can earn a maximum of 4 hours credit toward graduation (a maximum of 6 hours credit for editors). Note: CR/NE grading. Consent of instructor required. Enrollment Limit: 90.
Ms. Cooper

113.Writing for College and Beyond 3 hours
3HU, WRi
In the writing they do for college, students are asked to analyze and critique arguments, conduct research, and develop fluency in a number of forms and discourses, among other things. This writing colloquium is designed to immerse students in the practice of writing for college and beyond. In addition, it promises to engage students in the practical and creative aspects of research. CR/NE grading. Enrollment Limit: 15.
Ms. McMillin.

FYSP 116. 4 hours
Field-Based Writing: Ecology of the Vermilion River Watershet
2NS, 2HU, WRi
First semester. Ecology is the study of interactions between organisms and their environment. This course will use ecological concepts as a framework for understanding the natural processes of autumn at a local metropark. Students will research the climate, geology, history, and animal and plant life of the area, using writing, sketching, and photography as means of recording and communicating what they observe. Enrollment Limit: 15.
Ms. Cooper and Ms. Garvin.

FYSP 129. 3 hours
Coming of Age in African Literature
1.5SS, 1.5HU, WRi
First semester. This course focuses on African fiction and drama, examining a non-western body of work from a non-western perspective. One important theme will be the challenges facing youth in colonial and postcolonial Africa: the struggle to balance tradition and change; the quest for education; the development of political awareness. Several of the works offer an African approach to what in the west is called a "Bildungsroman," or novel of youth's coming of age. Texts include Laye’s L’Enfant Noir, Dangarembga’s Nervous Conditions, and Okri’s Flowers and Shadows. Enrollment Limit: 15.
Mr. Podis and Mr. Saaka.

FYSP 174. 3 hours
Technolgies of Writing: From Plato to the Digital Age
3.0HU, WRi
This course will consider how writing practices, old and new, affect the ways we write, read, think, and will look at how writing is influenced by historical events, cultural values, and technological advances. We will examine transformations in reading and writing, from oral culture to hypertext, and analyze the impact of these changes on our practices. Students will think critically about the changing nature of writing and write in many forms, including academic papers, experimental essays and websites. Enrollment Limit: 14.
Ms. Trubek

201. Writing in the Sciences 3 hours
3HU, WRi
A course designed for students interested in developing their composing/revising skills for writing in natural science and mathematics disciplines or interpreting science topics for readers of general science issues. Notes: This course is not open to first-year students except by consent of the instructor. CR/NE grading. Enrollment Limit: 15.
Ms. Cooper

481. Teaching and Tutoring Writing Across the Disciplines 3 hours
3HU, WRi
A course in which students will tutor at the writing center in the library or assist one of the writing-intensive courses offered in various disciplines while studying composition theory and pedagogy. In the process of learning how to help educate others, students work toward a fuller understanding of their own educational experiences, particularly in writing. Juniors or seniors who write well, regardless of major, are encouraged to apply. Identical to ENGL 399. Consent of instructor required. Enrollment Limit: 12. Students enrolling in RHET 481 or ENGL 399 should also enroll in RHET 483, Tutoring Lab.
Ms. Trubek

483. Tutoring Lab 0 or 1 hour
0-1HU
Students working in the Peer Tutoring Program will meet monthly to discuss tutoring experiences, logistical issues and occasional readings. Tutors will further develop their skills, help to shape the Program, and participate in the larger community of Peer Writing Tutors. Required for all Peer Writing Tutors, including those currently enrolled in RHET 481 or ENGL 399. The 1-credit hour option is for tutors who wish to implement a project to improve resources for or awareness of the Peer Tutoring Program. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in, or prior completion of, RHET 481 or ENGL 399. Tutors may repeat this course for a maximum of 4 hours toward graduation. CR/NE grading. Consent of instructor required. No Enrollment Limit.
Ms. Trubek