uic writing center

What are ways for peers to conduct respectful, productive, and resourceful tutoring conversations with a variety of writers? These courses will examine tutoring practices in relation to educational theory, especially from the perspective of social justice.

The course includes weekly writing, critical revision, and assigned reading. Tutors meet once a week and schedule an additional three hours (four in the Summer) per week to tutor. Attendance and being on time to both the discussion and tutoring hours are required.

Summer 2009 English 222
Mondays & Wednesdays
Contact Prof L. Saravia email: saravia@uic.edu

Fall 2009 English 482
Focus on writing center theory for future secondary and community college educators.
Prerequisite: Senior standing or 9 hours of English and consent of the instructor.
For more information contact Prof L. Saravia email: saravia@uic.edu.

Fall 2009 English 222:
1. Contact the instructor teaching the section you are planning to take.

Mondays 2:00-3:15

Theory and Practice for Tutoring English

Language Learners in the Writing Center

Prof Charitianne Williams

email: charitianne@hotmail.com.

Tuesdays 3:30-4:45

Being a Liaison Between Writers and the University

Prof Alex Wulff

email: awulff2@uic.edu.

Wednesdays 3:00-4:15

Creating Dialogues Across Differences

Prof Vainis Aleksa

email: vainis@uic.edu.

2. Bring the following materials to your interview with the professor:

a. A 250-word statement about your goals as a peer tutor and academic writer.
b. A sample piece of writing (you can bring a 161 paper or academic writing for other classes in any discipline.)
c. Your GPA, major, UIN, and academic standing.
d. Phone and email.

3. Ask an instructor or professor to send a brief recommendation addressing your willingness to continue developing as a writer and to work with peers. The recommendation needs to be emailed to the director: email vainis@uic.edu.

Prerequisites for English 222:
a. Sophomore standing.
b. An A or B in English 161 (or the equivalent of 161).
c. In addition to attending class, you will need to have 3 hours per week available to tutor. The Writing Center is open M-Th 9:00-5:00.

English 222 is for undergraduates of all majors who have completed English 161 or the equivalent. Tutors need to have sophomore standing.

To view the introductory handbook for tutors:

The Writing Center is committed to accommodating the needs of its clients provided that such accommodations maintain the standards of academic integrity established by the university. Discrimination on the basis of race, class, religion, gender, or ability is prohibited.