Composition
Here is a sample syllabus for Seminar in Composition at the University of Pittsburgh.
S15 Syllabus – Seminar in Composition
My composition students often struggle with making significant revisions to existing drafts. In this prompt, I describe three approaches to revision in relation to movies.
revision essay assignment – ikeda
In Seminar in Composition, I have my students write a combination essay where they put two texts into conversation. In this prompt, I explain what that means and possible approaches using diagrams.
combo essay assignment – ikeda
Nonfiction
Here is a sample syllabus for Introduction to Journalism & Nonfiction at the University of Pittsburgh.
S16 Syllabus – Intro to Journalism and NF