Syllabus

Here are some questions to think about as you decide how to make writing serve your instructional goals.

What do I want to accomplish with writing?
  • Facilitate critical thinking?
  • Promote thoughtful reading?
  • Learn how well students are synthesizing the readings or applying concepts to broader issues?
  • Give students a chance to grapple in writing with key issues of western civilization?
What value do I place on the following:
  • Informal writing?
  • Formal products?
  • Revision?
To what extent do I want writing to provide structure for my course?
How can I structure assignments so as to challenge students through writing over the semester?
As I incorporate writing into my course, am I considering the demands on my students and myself?

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