Teaching Philosophy

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Writing Philosophy

The Ideal Student

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"Learning to write is not a [mere] matter of learning rules that govern the use of the semi-colon or the names of sentence structures, nor is it [only] a matter of manipulating words; it is a matter of making meanings, and that is the work of the active mind."
-Ann E. Berthoff

 

 

COURSES TAUGHT


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"The normal role of human beings in and with the world is not a passive one. Because they are not limited to the natural (biological) sphere but participate in the creative dimension as well, men can intervene in reality in order to change it." -Freire

English 300 Writing in the Disciplines - Face-to-Face and Online



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Although this is a General Education course, you should not give up on it. Keep an open mind when you sign up for the course because in hindsight you may think it would have been a mistake not to take it. Not only will you get smarter by using your logic and critical thinking skills, but you will also learn communication skills that will enhance your chances to get that dream job. Did you know that employers complain about employees' writing skills all the time? Here is your chance to become better than your future co-workers. This course emphasizes research and academic writing in your field of study. It's recommended that you take it in your junior year.
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English 301 Intermediate Composition - Online

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This course is really fun. I hope you will enjoy it taking it as much as I enjoyed designing it. The readings are full of humor and the writing assignments are unlike any other you have had before. Ever written a humorous piece? Or a researched narrative? How about an essay about your beliefs? You will have opportunities not only to read and write in new genres, but you will also have a chance to listen to course materials and "talk" when you are doing your assignments. Do you commute a lot? Do you have an ipod? How about using it for taking the course and doing assignments?
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English 401 Advanced Composition - Online




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If you could do with a little more writing confidence and want to learn about your writing style and writing process through abundant feedback, this is the right course for you. Here is what a former student said about the course: "There were more opportunities in this class to improve my writing than in any other class I have taken at Western." Despite all the rumours, this is not research writing class. All assignments are essays, and you can always choose your topic and write about what you know and feel comfortable with.
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