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. Also listed as ENGL 4909.Precludes additional credit for LALS 5406 or LALS 5602. Prerequisite(s): third-year standing.Lectures three hours a week.