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APPROACHES TO WRITING CENTER WORK (ENG 450)

Term: 2025-26 Fall

Faculty

Bret Shepard
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Schedule

Mon-Fri, 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM (8/25/2025 - 12/11/2025) Location: M FC 304

Description

This course offers an introduction to writing center theory and tutoring pedagogy, preparing undergraduate students to serve as embedded tutors in English 175: Critical Writing I. Through readings, class discussions, and hands-on practice, students will explore composition theory, peer mentorship strategies, and best practices in academic support. The course emphasizes the development of tutoring techniques that are inclusive, collaborative, and student-centered.

Prerequisites: ENG-175, ENG-176, ENG-255 and instructor approval