English 329H - Tutoring Writing: Thry & Prac
Fall
2018
01
4.00
Anna Napoleone
TU TH 1:00PM 2:15PM
UMass Amherst
80771
Engineering Laboratory rm 305
anapoleo@umass.edu
The study of writing, teaching of writing, and collaboration. Intended for tutors in the Writing Center who develop a tutoring philosophy based on writing theories and research. Mid-way through the semester, students tutor two hours per week.
ENGLWRIT 112 w/ B Prerequisite: ENGLWRIT 112 with a grade of 'B' or better.
Instructor consent required. Students interested in the course should submit an application to writingcenter@acad.umass.edu by March 23rd:
(1) A formal letter explaining why the student is interested in and has potential to become a writing tutor;
(2) an academic writing sample (attached as a word or pdf file) and (3) the name and email address of the student's ENGLWRIT 112 instructor or another instructor who can speak to the student's qualifications
. Applications received after March 23rd and before May 3rd may be considered if seats are still available. The strongest applications will be invited to an interview and can expect a decision by finals week.
Instructor consent required. Students interested in the course should submit an application to writingcenter@acad.umass.edu by March 23rd:
(1) A formal letter explaining why the student is interested in and has potential to become a writing tutor;
(2) an academic writing sample (attached as a word or pdf file) and (3) the name and email address of the student's ENGLWRIT 112 instructor or another instructor who can speak to the student's qualifications
. Applications received after March 23rd and before May 3rd may be considered if seats are still available. The strongest applications will be invited to an interview and can expect a decision by finals week.