Surveys the history and theory of rhetoric and writing studies, covering major theories, practices, and research areas in Rhetoric and Composition within and beyond the university.
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2021: 3.88 GPA, 94.1% A/AB (n=17 letter grades); Fall 2022: 3.78 GPA, 89.7% A/AB (n=29 letter grades); Spring 2024: 3.79 GPA, 91.7% A/AB (n=24 letter grades).
Describe the purpose (and limitations) of the teaching and learning of writing in the US
Effectively employ at least one conventional research method in Composition and Rhetoric
Evaluate the effectiveness of various writing pedagogies in the history of Composition and Rhetoric according to modern understandings of learning science and educational equity.
Read and write with rhetorical awareness
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Recent recorded grades — Fall 2021: 3.88 GPA, 94.1% A/AB (n=17 letter grades); Fall 2022: 3.78 GPA, 89.7% A/AB (n=29 letter grades); Spring 2024: 3.79 GPA, 91.7% A/AB (n=24 letter grades).
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History and Theory of Rhetoric and Writing Studies
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