Workshop discussion of advanced writing problems and readings of students' fiction. Individual conferences with instructor. May be repeated for credit with the approval of the department chairperson.

Seminar focuses on composition practical and theoretical issues of significance to the teaching writing to first-year students. A mentorship component creates opportunities for close supervision and support by experienced teachers in the writing program. Open only to teachers in the First-year Writing program.

Special topics in the teaching of English and the language arts. Inquire at the English department to see what topics in the teaching of reading, writing, literature, or language arts may be scheduled. Open only to graduate students with a professional interest in teaching or to practicing teachers. 1-6 credits depending on the specific course.

This 2-credit course, offered in alternate years, is designed primarily to help doctoral students prepare to enter the profession. It takes up such topics as writing a resume or curriculum vitae, presenting a conference paper, submitting an article, applying for a job, and interviewing.