WRIT 26Writing About Language
Students explore language acquisition and how to best optimize their own language learning by engaging in a primary research project. Through the research project, students learn to use academic discourse conventions in their own writing.
Prerequisite(s): WRIT 25, AWPE-MLS score of 4 or 5, or course selection via Directed Self-Placement.
- This is a hybrid course. The first class (M) each week will be remote asynchronous. The second class (W) each week will meet in person.
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When it runs
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Seminar | Wed 7:10pm–8:45pm | Hum & Soc Sci 250 | K. A. Helmer | Closed 0/0 |
| 02 | Seminar | Wed 5:20pm–6:55pm | Hum & Soc Sci 350 | K. A. Helmer | Open 1/20 |
Fall 2025Open Fall 2025
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Seminar | Wed 5:20pm–6:55pm | Hum & Soc Sci 250 | K. A. Helmer | Closed 21/0 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimberly Helmer | 3.8 / 5 | 2.3 / 5 | 90% | 13 |
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