Suzanne Chandler Academic Life

English 100:
- Introduction to Academic Writing
  
  Fall 2003, Spring 2005, Fall 2005 (two sections), Winter 2006,
  - Critical and analytical reading of, and responding to, academic and/or literary text within the broad conventions of academic discourse, including clarity, coherence, and correctness.
English 101:
- Composition I
  
  Fall 2004, Fall 2005, Winter 2006, Spring 2006 (two sections), Fall 2006, Fall 2008 (one face-to-face section, one WAOL section)
  - Methods of analytical reading and academic essay writing. Briefly reviews the broad conventions of academic discourse and further develops students' critical, rhetorical, stylistic, and organizational skills in writing.
English 102:
- Composition II
  
  Winter 2008
  
  Intermediate academic essay writing. Emphasis on critical reading and writing, synthesis of cross-disciplinary texts, documentation of sources, and argumentation.

English 103:

Research Writing

Fall 2003, Winter 2004, Fall 2004, Winter 2005, Fall 2007

Techniques of writing research papers and conducting research. Emphasis on process of research, organization and presentation of research findings; logical argumentation; and critical reading and writing skills. Research topic student-selected and may be used in another course's research.

English 115:

Introduction to Technical Writing
Summer 2006, Fall 2007

Introduction to conventions of organizational and technical writing. Design, production, and analysis of written reports and documents appropriate to business and professional fields. Emphasis on analyzing rhetorical situation and responding appropriately, clearly, and effectively.

English 161:

Introduction to American Literature - on-line through WAOL

Spring 2005 (two sections), Fall 2005, Spring 2006, Summer 2008

This course introduces students to a diverse range of representative or significant literary statements in fiction, poetry, drama, and non-fiction. Course will emphasize major issues or themes significant to American history and national identity. Students will discuss and critically respond to course readings while developing a sense of cultural context.
English 169:
- Learning Contract in Modern American Poetry
  
  Spring 2004
  - Covers the lives and works of selected American poets in their cultural and historical contexts.

English 180:

Introduction to World Literature - on-line through WAOL

Introduction to selected works of literature from non-English speaking cultures and nations of the western world. Includes, but is not limited to works from Europe, Russia, Scandinavia, the Mediterranean, Africa, Latin America and the Pacific. Course covers literary eras, from ancient to contemporary writing. The readings may include poetry, fiction, essays and drama. The emphasis is on appreciation and basic critical analysis of literary elements, as well as understanding and appreciation of diverse histories, worldviews and traditions.

English 188:

Special Topics in Writing

Spring 2004, Fall 2004, Winter 2005, Spring 2005

Reading and responding to academic and/or literary text within the broad conventions of academic discourse, including clarity, coherence, and correctness in support of English 101.

English 189:

Learning Contract in Special Topics in Writing

Spring 2004, Winter 2005

Student designed course in writing process, organization, editing, voice, and style.

English 201:

Learning Contract in Advanced Composition

Winter 2004, Spring 2004

Focus on language usage and style in personal and academic discourse. Development of more effective expressive, expository, and argumentative essay writing.

English 202:

Learning Contract in Writing About Literature

Winter 2006

Introduction to critical reading of and writing about literature. Focuses on writing essays, which analyze literature, based on elements of genres. May include fiction, poetry, and drama.

IELP 55: Intensive English Language Program
- Grammar 1
  
  Winter 2005
  - Oral and written review of basic English grammar for low-intermediate level ESL students. Focus on verb tenses (simple and progressive, present and past; imperatives, and count and mass nouns.
IELP 56/57: Intensive English Language Program
- Grammar 2/3
  
  Summer 2004,
  - Oral and written review of basic English grammar for high intermediate level ESL students. Focus on quoted and reported speech and subjunctive forms. S/U grading.
IELP 62: Intensive English Language Program
- Oral Communication 3
  
  Winter 2005
  - Development of listening comprehension and oral production related to everyday conversation and participation in group discussions on topics. Designed for intermediate-level ESL students.
IELP 65: Intensive English Language Program
- Oral Communication 4
  
  Summer 2004
  - Development of listening comprehension and oral production related to everyday conversation. Emphasis on comprehension of main ideas and important details in academic lectures, lecture note taking, and delivering oral presentations. Designed for high-intermediate level ESL students. S/U grading.

Western Washington University (WWU):

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Extended Education and Summer Programs:
- Curriculum Coordinator for Korea University Academic Program
  Fall 2006, Winter 2007
- Korea University Cultural Program: Advanced Composition:
  Summer 2004, Summer 2005, Winter 2006, Summer 2006, Winter 2007
  
  an advanced composition class for visiting students from Korea University in Seoul.
- Developing Writers: A Workshop for High School Teachers.
  Launches January 2006 - open enrollment
  
  This workshop presents practical and philosophical advice for teaching writing, while examining issues every teacher faces such as high-stakes assessments and dealing with differently-abled students. Eight video programs feature teachers in diverse classrooms around the country who are helping their students grow as skilled and effective writers. Participants will observe how the teachers and their students work together to create writing communities. Professional writers will share their processes as they move from initial concepts to publication, and comments from researchers, theorists, students, and teachers add context. A workshop guide and Web site provide activities and additional information to help participants develop effective instructional strategies to bring back to the classroom.
- The Expanding Canon: Teaching Multicultural Literature to HS
  Launches January 2006 - open enrollment
  
  This professional development workshop for high school teachers is an exploration of the richness of multicultural literature shown through four pedagogical approaches to teaching it: reader response, inquiry, cultural studies, and critical pedagogy. Eight one-hour video programs feature classroom footage illustrating these approaches, augmented by background information on featured authors and analysis of their works by leading scholars, educators, and the authors themselves. Rounding out the workshop experience are the print guide, which includes discussion questions and activities, and the Web site, which includes resources about literature and teaching strategies.
- Writing Conventions -Ext 129:
  
  Summer 2004, Fall 2004, Spring 2005, Summer 2005
  - an online writing refresher course to help students prepare for the West-B and to revive their writing skills.

Composition II

Winter 2008

Intermediate academic essay writing. Emphasis on critical reading and writing, synthesis of cross-disciplinary texts, documentation of sources, and argumentation.