Maricopa Community Colleges  ETL115   19924-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 05/26/92
ETL115 19924-99999 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Writing Across the Curriculum
Techniques for integrating writing with course content. Includes methods for using writing to enhance learning as well as for teaching discipline - specific writing styles and strategies. Prerequisites: Teacher Certification.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
ETL115   19924-99999 Writing Across the Curriculum
1. Explain the theoretical advantages of using writing as a learning technique. (I)
2. Summarize current techniques for using writing in specific disciplines. (I)
3. Describe the basic methods of using writing with any course content. (II)
4. Define roles and strategies for instructors. (III)
5. Create, teach, and evaluate writing assignments to meet specific objectives in specific courses. (III)
6. Describe methods for using writing to an audience in specific disciplines. (IV)
7. List plans for implementing Writing-Across-the Curriculum on an on-going basis. (V)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
ETL115   19924-99999 Writing Across the Curriculum
    I. Connection of Language and Learning
        A. Composing Theory
          1. Britton
          2. Elbow
          3. Emig
          4. Flower and Hayes
        B. Current Trends
          1. Research
          2. Reports
      II. Basic Techniques and Methods of Using Writing
          A. Note-Taking and Annotating Strategies
          B. Learing Logs and Journals
          C. Class Notes and Memos
          D. Essay Exams
          E. Papers
            1. Summaries
            2. Analysis
            3. Responses
            4. Reviews
          F. Research Papers
            1. Source Analysis and Synthesis
            2. Proposals
            3. Integration of Source Material
            4. Other
        III. Roles and Strategies for Instructors
            A. Discipline and Instructional Objectives
            B. Instructor Styles and Expectations
            C. Student Characteristics and Needs
            D. Content and Methods
          IV. Design, Practice and Evaluation of Writing Assignments
              A. Objectives
              B. Presentation
                1. Information
                2. Activities
                3. Evaluation
              C. Assignment Tryout
              D. Project Evaluation, Presentation and Write-Up
            V. On-Going Efforts
                A. Campus Writing Project
                B. Continued Assignment Development
                C. In-Service Workshops
                D. Other
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