WR323  Writing Center Practice and Theory     (3.00 cr.)

Prerequisite: WR100 or WR101, and written or electronic permission of the instructor. Prepares students to tutor in the Writing Center by addressing both practical and theoretical issues of one-to-one peer tutoring, such as consulting strategies, the role of grammar instruction, the role of computers, and record keeping. Students read current literature in the field, develop a sense of themselves as writers, role-play tutoring scenarios, observe tutors in the Writing Center, and tutor students (under supervision). (Fall only)