Peer Tutoring Writing Across the Curriculum

University of Colorado at Colorado Springs

English 380

Who takes English 380?
What will I get out of the class?
What have others who've taken the class said about it?
Course Description
Course Requirements
Prerequisites
Offering Schedule
Who takes English 380?
English 380 is not for English majors only! Any student who likes to write, wants to improve writing abilities, wishes to develop tutoring and teaching skills, and enjoys working with an inspired group of students will benefit from Peer Tutoring. *You don't need to be a writing expert or grammarian to be a good tutor - just a willing learner.*

What will I get out of the class?
You will...

  • learn writing theory
  • learn discipline-specific writing strategies
  • learn about individual learning and cultural writing styles
  • gain hands-on experience in the Writing Center
  • develop computer skills
  • improve your own writing abilities
    Those who complete English 380 are eligible for, but not guaranteed, ongoing employment in the Writing Center.

    What have others who've taken the class said about it?
    If you'd like to ask previous students more questions, feel free to e-mail the tutors at wrtgcntr@mail.uccs.edu.
    If you'd like to ask the instructor a question, e-mail her at dodell@mail.uccs.edu.

    Course Description

  • Beginning instruction and practice in the principles of teaching/tutoring analytical writing as required by the variety of academic disciplines in the university.
  • Course content includes theory on writing development and process, writing pedagogy, critical thinking, discipline-specific writing demands, and differences in cultural values and learning styles as related to writing.
  • Students will improve own analytical writing abilities while acquiring one-on-one conferencing techniques to share these skills with others.

    Course Requirements
    In addition to attending class, the course requirements include one hour of supervised peer tutoring experience in the Writing Center each week. Students in all majors are encouraged to enroll.

    Prerequisites
    English 131 and English 141, or equivalent.

    Offering Schedule
    English 380 is currently offered every fall semester.

    For more information, contact:
    Director of Composition:
    Deborah Odell
    1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway
    P. O. Box 7150
    Colorado Springs, CO 80933-7150
    719-262-3353
    dodell@mail.uccs.edu