Teaching of Writing
Faculty ContactProfessor Chris Gallagher
326 Andrews Hall
Lincoln NE 68588-0333
402-472-1835
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Description
What it is
The certificate in Teaching of Writing is designed specifically for students interested in enhancing their teaching skills in the area of writing. This certificate provides advanced coursework in rhetoric, literacy, writing and teacher inquiry. Students who successfully complete the certificate requirements will benefit from improved professional skills and marketability.Who it's for
- Master's degree students in English or in Teaching, Learning and Teacher Education.
- Non degree students seeking additional teaching certification.
Delivery
All courses are taught on the University of Nebraska- Lincoln campus.How to apply
Step 1: Admission as a UNL graduate student.If you are not already a UNL graduate student, you will have to apply for admission either to a degree program or as a non-degree student.
- If degree-seeking: Requirements and deadlines vary by degree program. Check your program of interest for details.
- If non-degree: The following materials are required by the Office of Graduate Studies:
- Application for Graduate Admission as a non-degree student
- $45 non-refundable application processing fee
- One set of official transcripts showing conferral of a bachelor's or higher degree
Meet with the Coordinator for the Certificate in the Teaching of Writing to set up a plan of study for the certificate program.
Courses
Sample Timeline
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Fall Semester Start Fall - ENGL 957, ENGL 880 Spring - TEAC 813, ENGL 973 Summer - TEAC 840 Fall - ENGL 857A |
Spring Semester Start Spring - TEAC 838, ENGL 875A Summer - TEAC 840 Fall - ENGL 880, ENGL 857A |
Summer Semester Start Summer - TEAC 813 Fall - ENGL 957, ENGL 880 Spring - TEAC 813, ENGL 973 |
The graduate certificate program consists of five courses. Due to the variation in credit per course, students will take 15 - 18 semester credit hours. Up to six credit hours may be taken outside the English Department.
Unless otherwise noted, courses listed below are 3 credit hours each.
One of the following three courses is required.
ENGL 875A - Composition and RhetoricRhetorical theory in relation to literature, composition, and language.
ENGL 957 - Composition Theory and Practice
This course is restricted to new teaching assistants in the department of English. The purpose of the course is to immerse teachers in the writing, thinking, and reading that will support their teaching of composition in our department.
ENGL 957B - Nebraska Writing Project Summer Institute
The Nebraska Writing Project is a network of professional educators and affiliated writers, provides opportunities to improve, enhance and celebrate writing for classrooms and communities across Nebraska.
Electives
ENGL 857 - Composition Theory and Practice
Recent research on language development and the process of writing and applications of theory to composition instruction, especially in K-12 grades.
ENGL 857A - Rhetoric of Women Writers
Theoretical approaches to writing instruction and to the field of composition and rhetoric.
ENGL 857B - Nebraska Writing Project
The Level II seminar gives experienced Nebraska Writing Project teachers the opportunity to continue the personal writing development begun in the Summer Institute, to share and discuss best teaching practices and principles with other experienced Nebraska Writing Project teachers, and to engage in guided focused observation of aspects of writing in our own classrooms.
ENGL 875 - Rhetoric
Rhetoric and rhetorical theory in relation to literature, composition, and language.
ENGL 895 - Internship in Teaching English
ENGL 895A - Nebraska Writing Project Internship
This course is restricted to invited participants in the Nebraska Writing Project Rural Institutes, offered during the summer. The Internship allows Rural Institute participants to earn graduate credit by conducting an in-service program in their local school or Educational Service Unit.
ENGL 880 - Writing Theory and Practice for Consultants
Successful completion of ENGL 480/880 is required to intern or work as a consultant in UNL's Writing Assistance Center. Introduction to issues and scholarship in teaching writing and working as a writing consultant.
ENGL 882 - Literacy and Community
This course examines the ways that literacy is defined in our culture and the impact these definitions have for the way literacy is valued and understood in schools, communities, and public policy.
ENGL 973 - Seminar in Literacy Theory
This course explores the concept and practice of "institutional literacy" in university and community contexts.
ENGL 976 - Rhetorical Theory
Recent research on language development and the process of writing and applications of theory to composition instruction, especially in K-12 grades.
ENGL 857A - Rhetoric of Women Writers
Theoretical approaches to writing instruction and to the field of composition and rhetoric.
ENGL 857B - Nebraska Writing Project
The Level II seminar gives experienced Nebraska Writing Project teachers the opportunity to continue the personal writing development begun in the Summer Institute, to share and discuss best teaching practices and principles with other experienced Nebraska Writing Project teachers, and to engage in guided focused observation of aspects of writing in our own classrooms.
ENGL 875 - Rhetoric
Rhetoric and rhetorical theory in relation to literature, composition, and language.
ENGL 895 - Internship in Teaching English
ENGL 895A - Nebraska Writing Project Internship
This course is restricted to invited participants in the Nebraska Writing Project Rural Institutes, offered during the summer. The Internship allows Rural Institute participants to earn graduate credit by conducting an in-service program in their local school or Educational Service Unit.
ENGL 880 - Writing Theory and Practice for Consultants
Successful completion of ENGL 480/880 is required to intern or work as a consultant in UNL's Writing Assistance Center. Introduction to issues and scholarship in teaching writing and working as a writing consultant.
ENGL 882 - Literacy and Community
This course examines the ways that literacy is defined in our culture and the impact these definitions have for the way literacy is valued and understood in schools, communities, and public policy.
ENGL 973 - Seminar in Literacy Theory
This course explores the concept and practice of "institutional literacy" in university and community contexts.
ENGL 976 - Rhetorical Theory
ENGL 992B - Place-Conscious Teaching
Theory and practice of teaching writing, literature, and rhetoric in connection with local place, region, and community.
TEAC 813 - Studies in Teaching ESL
Preparation for teaching K-12 learners whose language of nurture is not English.
TEAC 818 - Teaching Writing
Learning and teaching of writing with consideration given to developmental factors of children and adolescents.
TEAC 838 - Linguistics for the Classroom Teacher
An analysis of various aspects of linguistic study including: dialects, usage, modern grammar, semantics, lexicography and their application in the K-12 classroom. Investigation and clarification of language concepts and the development of teaching materials that can be used in the classroom.
TEAC 840 - Culture and Schooling
Description and explanation of cultural values as they relate to education.
TEAC 921 - Seminar in Literacy Studies
Research in literacy and schooling.
TEAC 944A - Curriculum as Aesthetic Text
A critical examination of issues in curriculum development with an analysis of research and literature on the subject.
TEAC 950 - Contextual Research in English/Language Arts
Uses of qualitative research in English language arts; interpreting, planning, conducting, and reporting contextual research results.
TEAC 952 - Language and Learning
Role that language plays in empowering and constraining children as they attempt to make sense of their world. Consideration of application of language scholarship for general instruction.
TEAC 953 - Seminar in Writing in the Curriculum
Writing development, writing instruction, and the use of writing in the content areas. Consideration of application of scholarship in writing for general learning and instruction.
Theory and practice of teaching writing, literature, and rhetoric in connection with local place, region, and community.
TEAC 813 - Studies in Teaching ESL
Preparation for teaching K-12 learners whose language of nurture is not English.
TEAC 818 - Teaching Writing
Learning and teaching of writing with consideration given to developmental factors of children and adolescents.
TEAC 838 - Linguistics for the Classroom Teacher
An analysis of various aspects of linguistic study including: dialects, usage, modern grammar, semantics, lexicography and their application in the K-12 classroom. Investigation and clarification of language concepts and the development of teaching materials that can be used in the classroom.
TEAC 840 - Culture and Schooling
Description and explanation of cultural values as they relate to education.
TEAC 921 - Seminar in Literacy Studies
Research in literacy and schooling.
TEAC 944A - Curriculum as Aesthetic Text
A critical examination of issues in curriculum development with an analysis of research and literature on the subject.
TEAC 950 - Contextual Research in English/Language Arts
Uses of qualitative research in English language arts; interpreting, planning, conducting, and reporting contextual research results.
TEAC 952 - Language and Learning
Role that language plays in empowering and constraining children as they attempt to make sense of their world. Consideration of application of language scholarship for general instruction.
TEAC 953 - Seminar in Writing in the Curriculum
Writing development, writing instruction, and the use of writing in the content areas. Consideration of application of scholarship in writing for general learning and instruction.
