Teaching Writing, Graduate Cer - Minnesota State

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Language Arts | Teacher Training | Instructional Design

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Education

Course Language

English

About Program

Program Overview

This graduate program in English focuses on advanced writing and composition theory, with a focus on teaching writing in various contexts. Students can choose from a range of restricted electives to specialize in areas such as teaching English to English learners, creative writing, or argumentation theory. The program prepares graduates for careers in teaching, writing, and related fields.

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Program Requirements:

Common Core:

ENG 555: Advanced Writing Workshop (0-4 credits)
ENG 625: Seminar: Composition Theory (3 credits)
ENG 656: Teacher Research in the Writing Classroom (3 credits)

Restricted Electives (Choose 9 credits):

ENG 554: Persuasive Writing on Public Issues (4 credits)
ENG 556: Writing Center Theory and Pedagogy (4 credits)
ENG 584: Teaching Grammar and Vocabulary to English Learners (3 credits)
ENG 587: Teaching Reading and Writing to English Learners (3 credits)
ENG 628: Second Language Writing (3 credits)
ENG 629: Second Language Literacy (3 credits)
ENG 649: Topics in Creative Writing (1-3 credits)
ENG 654: Teaching College-Level Literature (3 credits)
ENG 655: Topics in Teaching Writing (3 credits)
ENG 657: Teaching Writing with Literature (3 credits)