CHSS 390
Peer Tutoring in Writing in the Disciplines at the University Writing Center is unique among peer tutoring programs in that it envisions the relationship between peer tutors, tutors, and instructors as a three-way, interdisciplinary relationship in which all parties share their expertise with one another.  Graduate tutors may be asked to mentor undergraduate peer tutors on strategies for tutoring writing in the disciplines.

In this mentoring relationship, undergraduate peer tutors hone their writing and critical reading skills while increasing their knowledge base in their given field.  Graduate tutors become better informed about pedagogical concerns and also develop a greater familiarity with the conventions and discourse of a particular discipline.  Classroom instructors benefit from the tutors’ insights into the ways students are reading and responding to assignments.

CHSS 390 is designed to be a way for the University Writing Center to increase its efficacy as a vital part of Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC).  We also wish to use the peer tutoring program to recognize and encourage writing excellence at the undergraduate level.