This approach article describes the structure of the new Composition and Speech Program at Delaware State University, particularly in light of the use of discourse-based interview (DBI) methodology in the development process of the program. The program includes a 4-course sequence--three 2-credit hour composition courses and one 3-credit hour…

Drawing on teacher written responses, this research explores the emotional and affective experiences of teaching environmental issues, focusing particularly on the function and expression of hope along the unclear path toward appropriate action around the complex pedagogical and curricular implications of engaging climate crisis in education.

Regardless of their particular field of practice, social workers increasingly serve the growing population of older adults in the United States. This article describes the process of integrating an experiential component into a Baccalaureate Social Work (BSW) course involving 75 BSW students. Reflections on the strengths and challenges during 3…

This article describes one MSW program's innovative and informed response to the pervasive problem of inadequate professional writing skills. We articulate the rationale, implementation, and assessment of our systemic response, which includes (a) requiring a professional writing course, (b) implementing curricular infusion of a standard writing…

English 1311: Expository English Composition is the first semester course in a two-semester first-year composition (FYC) sequence. Both ENG 1311 and its second-semester counterpart, ENG 1312, are required for all students unless they have transfer credit covering this requirement or place out of one or both of the courses via the College-Level…

Presents an outline of a writing program designed to provide both the mental stimulation and ego involvement that enhance retirement life. (RL)

A model course in legislative drafting meant to increase writing abilities and to apply analytical skills is described. Course assignment sheets and problems and checklist/grading sheet are provided. (Available from: Dennis & Co., Inc., 251 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14203, $4.00) (Author/MLW)

Part book, part CD-ROM, this publication offers new ideas for transforming advanced writing courses. The 33 essays in the publication describe and offer concrete examples of curriculum that incorporates discipline-based theory and history, that situates writers in public discourse, and that fully prepares students for careers as writers. The…

The purpose of this booklet is to aid those teachers who wish to begin a course in advanced placement English language and composition. Five sections are included that outline different ways of organizing a course in language and composition. The topics discussed are: aims and modes in writing; semantics, structure, and style; argument and…

Describes procedures used by a group of teachers in Sheffield, England, in developing a syllabus for English instruction. Discusses details of the syllabus and indicates assessment methods that were established. (GT)

Presents a course design for a graduate level seminar in writing for students concentrating in either composition and rhetoric or TESOL for the Master of Arts in English at Wright State University. Notes that the course focuses on curriculum design and integrates the practices of teacher lore with the disciplined, critical thought expected in a…

This guide for pre-registration in English classes in 1974-75 outlines the steps for selecting courses from both the required and elective offerings and describes each of the elective subjects. Some of the elective courses available from the total list of 36 include "Writer's Workshop,""Reading Improvement,""Newspaper Production,""Literature of…

Noting that technical writing is becoming an increasingly important element in the college curriculum, this journal issue presents eight articles that provide information for use by technical writing instructors. The first article surveys resources and strategies currently available, while the second article reflects upon some of the adjustments…

Describes and defends a flexible and thorough English curriculum in use at a so-called elitist secondary boys' school. (TO)

"Commanding English," a three-quarter program of communication skills courses presented in an integrated whole, is described in this booklet. The program's general purpose is to assist students whose native language is not English to develop fluency in oral and written English. A brief description of each course offered at General College,…