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All WLAIP students will complete English 101, “College Writing,” during the summer institute (July 2 - July 30). In this course students learn and practice the critical writing and reading skills necessary for success in college courses and beyond. Because reading and writing are a central element of many college courses ranging from psychology to theater, we see “College Writing” as a necessary building block for all students. Moreover, many employers and buisness leaders rate the “ability to write well” as one of the most important qualifications for potential employees. This class will help you get there.

In English 101 students will:

  • Practice writing as a way to discover and clarify their own thinking;
  • Understand writing as a process that involves brainstorming, drafting, revision, and more revision;
  • Write effective summaries and paraphrases of complex reading assignments;
  • Craft good thesis statements and distinguish between stronger and weaker written arguments;
  • Learn the methods, resources, and rationale for citing sources in academic writing (including how to avoid plagiarism);
  • Modulate their voice and tone as writers to accommodate various audiences;
  • Develop skills and confidence for joining classroom discussions;
  • Give and receive individual feedback on writing and discover the resources available to writers at Wabash.

 
Because this is an intensive summer course (one where we will cover in four weeks what students usually cover over the course of an entire semester), you can expect a lot of hands-on help from your professors and from two current Wabash students who will serve as writing tutors. You will meet for class sessions four days a week, work with professors and writing tutors outside of class sessions, and write and revise your work during time set aside in the schedule. While this course requires hard work and dedication, it will also be fun!  Our goal is that at the end of the four weeks, you will feel more confident about writing and will know where you can get help with writing at Wabash throughout your four years here.

English 101 Instructor: Professor Jill lamberton

ProfesDr. Jill Lambertonsor Jill Lamberton loves teaching English 101 for the WLAIP. She frequently says that the WLAIP is some of the most rewarding work she does at Wabash. She loves watching students find their voice and challenging themselves and each other to be more thoughtful and ethical human beings. She is a member of the English department and is beginning her 12th year at the College. Prof. Lamberton also has a role in the College’s administration, serving as the Special Assistant to the President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Courses she regularly teaches to first-year students include “Writing with Power and Grace,” “Dante’s Divine Comedy,” and a Freshman Tutorial on Civil Rights.

Prof. Lamberton grew up in the Pacific Northwest and went to high school in Southern California. She made her way to the Midwest for graduate school at the University of Michigan. She loves to travel and is a huge advocate for study abroad. She and her husband, Wabash Professor of Classics Jeremy Hartnett, first met in Siena, Italy. They have two middle school children, so Prof. Lamberton spends a lot of time driving a mom-taxi. She also loves cooking, yoga, and laughing with students, family, and friends.

English 101 Instructor: Dr. Julian Whitney

Professor Julian Whitney is a member of the English Department who will teaching for WLAIP for the first time since arriving at Wabash in 2020. In the writing classroom, Prof. Whitney encourages students to approach writing as a self-empowering process that rewards experimentation and creativity. Through writing instruction, he focuses on the value of constructing a compelling narrative. In addition to English 101 Dr. Whitney also teaches courses like "Writing with Power and Grace," "Manga and Anime," "Writing for Video Games," and "Law and Literature."
 
Originally from The Bronx in New York City, Prof. Whitney has since lived in multiple U.S. states including Virginia, Georgia, and now Indiana. He attended Haverford College for his undergraduate education and received his PhD from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. Outside of teaching, he enjoys playing electric guitar, tennis, and learning more about Japanese popular culture. He was inspired to study Japanese from his experience playing popular Japanese role-playing video games like Final Fantasy and hopes to visit Japan someday.