Carleton University · ALDS 4403

Writing and Knowledge-Making in the Disciplines

Credits : 0.5 creditReference year : 2026-27

Description

The role of writing in constructing knowledge in academic disciplines, as viewed from contemporary socio-cultural perspectives. Consideration of how the goals, values, and assumptions of different disciplines shape their writing in distinctive ways and what implications this holds for pedagogy.

Prerequisites

  • Prerequisite(s): third-year standing.

Conditions and arrangements

  • Also listed as ENGL 4909 .
  • Prerequisite(s): third-year standing.
  • Lectures three hours a week.
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The role of writing in constructing knowledge in academic disciplines, as viewed from contemporary socio-cultural perspectives. Consideration of how the goals, values, and assumptions of different disciplines shape their writing in distinctive ways and what implications this holds for pedagogy.

  • Prerequisite(s): third-year standing.
  • Also listed as ENGL 4909 .
  • Lectures three hours a week.

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