Elizabeth Saur

Elizabeth Saur is a Lecturer in the Writing Program at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), affiliated with the College of Letters and Science. She teaches courses including Approaches to University Writing (Writ 1), Academic Writing (Writ 2), and specialized courses such as Writing for the Teaching Professions and Rhetoric and Writing. Her research focuses on affect theory, pedagogy, and teacher development, informed by her PhD in Composition and Rhetoric from Miami University.

Her teaching portfolio includes courses like Theory and Practice of Writing Center Consultation (160), designed for aspiring writing tutors. She previously held office hours in Girvetz 1310 (Winter 2020) and can be reached via email for appointments.

Dr. Saur’s academic contributions emphasize writing program administration and educational strategies, reflecting her commitment to both student development and scholarly engagement in rhetoric and composition studies.