Hi,
I am on a committee which is reviewing a policy that has been in place for over 15 years on "Writing Intensive" courses. At Corning Community College this is a designation included after the course description in our college catalog. It's purpose has been to indicate a substantial writing requirement and the course grade will be based on both content and the writing process. They are typical courses (The Family and Social Problems, for example) but they let advisors and students know that most of the grade will be based in written assignments and essays (research papers as well as a final exam that is at least 60% essay).
Do other colleges use any specific designation to indicate substantial writing or any type of writing? I appreciate any input you may have.
Susan St. John, Assoc. Professor of Sociology
Corning Community College
1 Academic Drive
Corning, NY 14830
(607) 962-9526 or secretary 962-9239
