Fall 2026

Topics in Composition and Rhetoric

ENGL 505 explores topics in composition and rhetoric, focusing on writing, literacy, and multimodal approaches.

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Historical reviews of Abigail Letak: The course difficulty is rated as moderate, with a rating of 3 out of 5.

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Satisfied Communications A and junior standing

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ENGL 505

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Historical reviews of Abigail Letak: Abigail Letak is described as super flexible, caring, and enthusiastic about her subject and students. Reviewers note she is approachable and eager to assist with questions regarding class material or policies, making her a highly recommended instructor.

ABIGAIL LETAK is recorded teaching in Fall 2024. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

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Historical reviews of Abigail Letak: Abigail Letak is described as an exceptional instructor who is flexible, caring, and passionate about her subject and students, making her class highly recommended.

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2015: 2.90 GPA, 50.0% A/AB (n=10 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.39 GPA, 75.0% A/AB (n=28 letter grades).

difficulty & workload

Historical reviews of Abigail Letak: The course difficulty is rated as moderate, with a rating of 3 out of 5.

Historical reviews of Abigail Letak: Students find the instructor approachable and supportive, noting that she encourages questions and wants to work with students on material or policies.

Topics

  • Writing, rhetoric, and literacy
  • Multimodal and digital approaches

Skills

  • Engagement with composition rhetoric perspectives and methods
  • Application of multimodal or digital approaches to writing and literacy

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