Writing Matters
Panel rethinks literacy
Symposium highlights views on writing, diversity
How does a university encourage high standards of academic literacy while embracing a diverse population of varied linguistic traditions?
That question was at the heart of the 2004 University Writing Center Symposium on Literacy. Held at the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum on October 8, the symposium marked the inauguration of Texas A&M’s new writing-intensive course requirement for undergraduates. The symposium was held as part of Literacy Across Cultures, a two-day celebration of literacy with presentations by both local and visiting scholars. (more…)
