English (MA) - Teaching of Writing

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

The teaching of writing specialization at SIUE introduces students to some of the key theoretical, institutional and pragmatic questions that currently circulate about the teaching of writing. Students will be provided with: A glimpse at the long and varied history of writing instruction. Exposure to key pedagogical questions. The opportunity to engage a variety of pressing contemporary questions under the guidance of experienced faculty. Recent special topics courses have focused on: Anti-racist writing assessment, Activist teaching, Literacy as a civil right. Students completing this program will be prepared to teach college-level writing, critically reflect on writing curriculum and literacy questions more broadly, and, for licensed secondary teachers, be prepared to teach AP or dual-credit writing courses. Some students draw on the knowledge they gain to present their ideas at national or regional conferences. Full-time students are encouraged to apply for our competitive graduate teaching assistantships, which offer practical experience in the teaching of first-year writing under the mentorship of experienced faculty.

College of Arts and Sciences