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Welcome to Writing Theory & Practice

This course website is the official class site for Dr. Mia Zamora’s graduate course ENG 5020, also known as Writing Theory & Practice. The class is designed to introduce students to the major principles and issues related to the writing process. By the course’s end, students should have a repertoire of theories, practices, and resources they can use to help others learn to write, as they continue to explore Writing Studies as teachers, scholars, and writers in the digital age.

Students will explain the major theories of composing and teaching writing
Students will apply, examine, and practice the different parts of the writing process
Students will address important issues related to writing instruction