Learning and Teaching Cooperative

Writing Courses for Credit

At Antioch University Seattle, we have developed a writing program that is innovative
and integrative across academic programs. Now, both undergraduate and graduate
students may find writing classes in one location: the LT Coop. Enroll in a writing
course and you'll find yourself in classes with students across programs with a common goal to learn and grow as writers. These writing courses offer Antioch students a broad scope of writing experience, from understanding the writing process, to academic writing, to formal research and inquiry, to technical and professional writing. The courses are all taught by "writing experts," who are experienced faculty, and are designed with a very specific educational goal to bring writing to a critical examination within the academic experience at Antioch.

LT Coop Spring, 2008 Classes:

The Writing Process (3 credits)
Instructor: TBA
AUS 404/604: Wednesdays, 4 to 6:30 p.m.

The Writing Process introduces students to the generative and recursive nature of reading and writing. Through critical reading and writing, students develop their writing and thinking skills. A critical understanding of the writing process develops as students learn to generate ideas, compose, proofread and revise for focus, support, organization and conventions.

Writing in Academic Contexts (3 credits)
Instructor: Susan Starbuck 
AUS405/605-2: Mondays, 4 to 6:30 p.m.

Writing in Academic Contexts offers students a critical exploration of reading and writing intrinsic to the university. Students compose a variety of genres, from personal narratives to more formal, academic writing incorporating outside research. The writing workshop approach includes tutorials supporting their writing process, peer editing and successful revising and proofreading techniques.

Inquiry and Research (3 credits)
Instructor: Corinne Adler
AUS406/606: Wednesdays, 7 to 9:30 p.m.            

Inquiry and Research emphasizes that writing and inquiry are both cognitive processes. The class supports student-writers in the academy in developing their critical and active reading and thinking skills, technical and library skills, approaches in integration of primary and secondary sources and the exploring of a personal stance in relation to the material studied.

Technical and Professional Writing (3 credits)
Instructor: Elizabeth Burke
AUS407/607: Wednesdays, 7 to 9:30 p.m.                           

Technical and Professional Writing examines the forms of writing required in professional, administrative and research contexts: from memos to grants and proposals, research writing and technical reports. This course includes more than mastering these forms of writing; particular emphasis is placed on understanding the rhetorical contexts for writing (subject, audience, ethics, context and purpose).

Digital Storytelling (3 graduate credits/4 undergraduate credits)
Instructors: Elizabeth Burke and Sue Woehrlin
AUS408/608: Saturdays, April 5, 19, May 3, 17; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The ancient art of storytelling has been brought to new life in the digital age. This class explores the power of story as it gives voice to memories, identities, life lessons, dreams and yearnings for change. Students learn to craft script, still and video images and a music soundtrack into a 3 to 5 minute digital movie.

Writing Tutorial (1 credit)
Instructor: Susanne Sturm
AUS400A: Thursdays, 5 to 6 p.m.

The Writing Tutorial offers Antioch undergraduate students a small group tutorial experience that supports the students' writing in their academic program. Through structured, weekly meetings with a tutor, students process their writing: from generating ideas, composing, proofreading to revising.

Writing Tutorial (1 credit)
Instructor: Corinne Adler
AUS600A: Wednesdays, 5 to 6 p.m.

The Writing Tutorial offers Antioch graduate students a small group tutorial experience that supports the students' writing in their academic program. Through structured, weekly meetings with a tutor, students process their writing: from generating ideas, composing, proofreading to revising.

Math Tutorial (1 credit)
Instructor: Laura Seaver
AUS400B/600B: Thursdays, 5 to 6 p.m.       

The Math Tutorial offers Antioch students with a small group tutorial experience that supports the students' proficiency in mathematics literacy. Through structured, weekly meetings with a tutor, students engage in exploring analytical, mathematical concepts and processes in order to support their academic and career successes.