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Alyssa Devey – Composition Forum, 2024
Even though learning outcomes have become an expected part of writing programs, how they are defined and subsequently used is often unclear. This study did a textual analysis of the terms used for "outcomes" on 42 universities' first-year writing webpages. The study found that university writing programs use different terms for…
Descriptors: Universities, College Freshmen, Writing (Composition), Writing Instruction
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Jill M. Swirsky; Susan Geffen; Kathy R. Doody; Pamela Schuetze; Emily F. Coyle; Lisa Timmons; Erica Weisgram – Journal on Excellence in College Teaching, 2025
This study examined the use of popular culture-themed (PCT) courses in higher education. The goal was to define PCT courses operationally as well as qualitatively to explore benefits and challenges associated with teaching these courses. Instructors from a wide range of disciplines who have taught or are currently teaching a PCT course were asked…
Descriptors: Popular Culture, Curriculum Development, Teaching Methods, Educational Benefits