ENG 4620 - Teaching Composition, 7–12

Credits: 3 (3 + 0)

Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and completion of ENG 2100, ENG 2500, ENG 3510, or equivalent courses as determined by a Department of English advisor, or Permission of instructor

Description: This course is intended for students seeking a degree in English with a concentration in Secondary Education through MSU Denver or for students seeking licensure through MSU Denver to teach secondary English. This course integrates theory and research in composition with personal practice and pedagogical implementation. Students will learn how to teach writing by practicing writing themselves, examining contemporary theories of writing instruction, and making purposeful selection of pedagogical strategies.