Developing a Technical Writing Theory and Pedagogy Course in an English Department

Journal of Technical Writing and Communication Oct 1980

Developing a Technical Writing Theory and Pedagogy Course in an English Department

Gerald J. Alred

Abstract

As technical writing programs grow, English departments may alleviate the problems of the unprepared instructor by offering technical writing theory and pedagogy courses. Such courses should combine theory and pedagogy with assignments that are practical and introduce graduate students to the theoretical issues in the field. This article provides a syllabus and the reactions of students who completed such a course.

Journal: Journal of Technical Writing and Communication
Published: 1980-10-01
DOI: 10.2190/29mu-e3k1-qmnd-8d1y
Topics: writing program administration graduate education composition theory technical communication

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