State University of New York
Graduate School of Education – Fall 2013
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LTRC 516 “Writing Instruction and Literacy for the Content Areas”
Mon. 7:10 – 9:40 -- Aug. 26 – Dec. 9, 2013
Classroom: AB 124
Instructor: Dr. Karen Bromley kbromley@binghamton.edu
Office: AB-243F Office Tel.: 777-2301
Office Hours: By appt., Mon. 5-7 & Thurs. 3:30-4:15 PM
Description: This course provides an overview of current literacy theory, research, and practices
in writing. The focus is on writing instruction and its integration of language and literacy with
the content areas and literature. Teachers develop competence in literacy pedagogy by
experiencing the writing process in reading and writing workshop, and designing a unit of study
for a group of diverse learners that is informed by the Common Core State Standards (2010).
Required fieldwork is 5 hrs.
Environment: The class atmosphere will be intellectually stimulating, safe and respectful. We
will honor and respect the opinions and feelings of others. Confidentiality and professionalism
are required.
Accommodations: Any student with a disability may request accommodations by notifying me
by the second week of class. You may also contact the Office of Services for Students with
Disabilities (SSD) at 777-2868 (UU 119). This office makes recommendations about necessary
and appropriate accommodations based on specifically diagnosed disabilities and treats this
information confidentially.
Blackboard & Technology: Handouts are posted on Blackboard
http://blackboard.cc.binghamton.edu. You can email classmates and take part in discussions
there. You will need a BU ID to access BB and online journals from the library. You can print 50
pgs/week free in any campus computer pod.
Academic Honesty: All members of the BU community are responsible to maintain and foster
an atmosphere of academic integrity. This requires that all classroom, laboratory, and written
work for which a person claims credit is in fact that person’s own work. The annual university
Student Handbook publication has detailed information on academic integrity. BU has a license
with Turnitin.com for faculty review of potentially plagiarized papers and projects. “Students
assume responsibility for the content and integrity of the academic work they submit. Students
are in violation of academic honesty if they incorporate into their written or oral reports any
unacknowledged published or unpublished or oral material from the work of another
(plagiarism); or if they use, request, or give unauthorized assistance in any academic work
(cheating).” (GSE Academic Honesty Policies).
Plagiarism, cheating or unethical behavior such as handing in the same or slightly altered
assignment for two courses will not be tolerated. Incidents of these types will result in a failing
grade for the assignment/s in question, and will have a negative effect on the final grade. If you
have questions about what constitutes plagiarism, go to
http://writingcenter.binghamton.edu/handout.html.
Required Texts/Website:
Literacy Design Collaborative http://www.literacydesigncollaborative.org/
Duke, N., Caughlin, S., Juzwik, M.M., & Martin, N. (2012). Reading and writing genre with
purpose. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann.
Fletcher, R., & Portalupi, J. (2007). Craft lessons: Teaching writing K-8, 2nd ed. Portland, ME:
Stenhouse.