Teaching Composition from a Cross-Disciplinary Perspective

Steve Bernhardt, University of Delaware

Session Description: Most programs want their composition courses to prepare students well for writing in various disciplines. But what does it mean to be well prepared for writing in the disciplines (WID)? This workshop session asks participants to examine assumptions and practices. What goals should we set? What assignments should we give? How should we structure in-class and out-of-class work? If the goal is to help students transfer writing practices from our classes to other disciplines, how can we best proceed?