We’ll work out of three different books this term. Additionally, we’ll supplement these texts by sharing additional materials as we go along.
- An Open Language, by Mike Rose (2006). Mike Rose is a central figure in writing and in composition studies, has a fascinating personal literacy history, and really comes from a writing centers perspective in exploring the challenges students face in developing as writers. This book is a collection of many of his more popular and “important” articles.
- The Elements of Teaching Writing, by Katherine Gottschalk and Keith Hjortshoj (2004). This is a very nice, little volume for faculty looking to effectively incorporate writing in their discipline-based courses. It is, in effect, a publication that captures the faculty development program from Cornell University’s Writing in the Disciplines program. It takes faculty seriously, and is a no-nonsense primer.
- Engaging Ideas, by John Bean (2001). Some folks think of this very large (yet completely practical and accessible) book to be something of a WAC faculty development bible. It is chock full of activities and ideas you can put right to use in your classes.
