Apr 20, 2024  
Yakima Valley College Catalog 2020-2021 
    
Yakima Valley College Catalog 2020-2021 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

ENGL 185: Writing Consultant

Variable Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
The writing consultant course is designed to give students who enjoy writing or are anticipating careers as teachers or writers a chance to share their interest and knowledge about writing with their peers in the YVC writing centers. Students in the consulting course will be coached in the process approach to writing. They will learn how to conduct successful consultations, offer constructive feedback, and determine the effectiveness of tutoring strategies. Consultants will meet individually with student writers who drop in during their free time or schedule appointments. This course may be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: ENGL& 101  with a grade of B+ or better and permission of Writing Center director.