Teaching of Writing Sequence
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.