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 Winter, 2008 Classes:

The Writing Process   

Instructor:   Walter Hudsick

AUS 404/604:   3 credits Tuesdays: 7 - 9:30

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  

Instructor: Susan Starbuck 

AUS405/605-2: 3 credits   Mondays: 4- 6:30 pm

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

Instructor: Corinne Adler

AUS406/606:    3 credits       Tuesdays,  4 – 6:30            

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

Technical and Professional Writing

Instructor: Elizabeth Burke

AUS407/607:  3 credits Wednesdays,   7 – 9:30 pm                           

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

Instructors:  Elizabeth Burke & Sue Woehrlin

AUS408/608: 3 graduate credits/4undergraduate credits       

Saturdays: January 12, January 26, February 9, February 23     9am-4pm

The ancient art of storytelling has 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 music soundtrack into a 3 – 5 minute digital movie.

Writing Tutorial

Instructor:  Susanne Sturm

AUS400A/600A: 1 credit  Meeting Times: Variable

The Writing Tutorial offers Antioch students with 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 Colloquium

Instructor:  Corinne Adler

AUS601A: 1 credit  Meeting Times: Variable

The Writing Colloquium offers Antioch graduate students with a small group seminar experience that supports their research and writing projects in their academic program.  Through structured, weekly meetings with a faculty member, students will discuss, develop and revise their research writing. 

Math Tutorial

Instructor:  Laura Seaver

AUS400B/600B: 1 credit   Meeting Times: Variable      

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.