Teaching of writing is a concentration within the Master's in writing. In this sequence, courses will be selected with the assistance of an adviser to provide an emphasis in community college teaching, Teaching English as a Second Language.

Community College Teaching

Students enrolled in the Community College Teaching emhasis of the Teaching of Writing sequence learn to problematize the issues related specifically to teaching at the community college level. Students have the opportunity to learn about writing processes, assessment, and engaging critical thinking.

Community College Teaching Courses at Illinois State:

English 395 Problems in the Teaching of English
English 445 Teaching of Composition in the Community College
English 491 Internship in College Teaching of English
English 510 Professional Seminar In The Teaching Of English
English 591 Practicum (Internship) In College Teaching

Teaching English as a Second Language

Students interested in the intersection between teaching English as a Second Language and writing processes can enroll in the Master's in Writing TESOL emphasis.

TESOL Courses at Illinois State:

English 341 Introduction to Descriptive Linguistics
English 343 Cross Cultural Aspects in TESOL
English 344 TESOL: Theoretical Foundations
English 345 TESOL: Methods and Material
English 346 Assessment for Testing ESL
English 394 TESOL Practicum

To view the English course catalog descriptions online, please visit the Graduate Catalog.