UConn First-Year Writing presents the 19th annual Conference on the Teaching of Writing Counterstories, Co-Conspirators, and Composition Saturday, April 20, 2024 University of Connecticut Storrs, Connecticut
Author: Duarte Armendáriz, Luisana
Assistant Professor in Residence Position Open
The Department of English at the University of Connecticut invites applications for one position teaching first-year writing at the rank of Assistant Professor in Residence, renewable annually based on funding and performance. This position will begin on August 23, 2024, and will be located at the UConn Storrs campus. Click to learn more about the […]
Re-Engaging Students
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Transforming Feedback Practices with Screencast Video
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Re-Engaging Students
by Kelly Coons Let’s set the scene. You’re midway through the semester—one or two projects down, so two or one project to go. Most of your class is along for the ride. Key word: most. One of your students has disappeared over the course of the semester. You reached out to the student over email, […]
The Difference Publics Make
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2023 Conference on the Teaching of Writing
The 18th Annual Conference on the Teaching of Writing took place at UConn Storrs on April 14, 2023, featuring keynote speaker Stacey Waite.
2019 Conference on the Teaching of Writing
The 14th Annual Conference on the Teaching of Writing took place at UConn Hartford on April 5, 2019.
2018 Conference on the Teaching of Writing
The 13th Annual Conference on the Teaching of Writing took place at the UConn Hartford campus on April 6, 2018.
2017 Conference on the Teaching of Writing
The 12th Annual Conference on the Teaching of Writing took place on April 7, 2017.