TEACHSOC: Re: Courses with "Writing Intensive" Designations

[stjohn]

Thank you for all who wrote in response to my request - you have been most helpful!!!!!

Susan St. John, Assoc. Professor of Sociology
Corning Community College
1 Academic Drive
Corning, NY 14830
(607) 962-9526 or secretary 962-9239

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From: James Cassell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

Date: Monday, November 28, 2005 5:44 pm

Subject: TEACHSOC: Re: Courses with "Writing Intensive" Designations

>
> East Tennessee State and Henderson State both require a certain
> number of hours taken in "writing intensive" classes. The
> definitions of WI vary. ETSU required a 15 page paper, but
> encouraged variety in types of writing. HSU requires about the
> same amount, but some of the writing must take place during class
> periods.
> Best,
> James
>
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> Sent: Nov 28, 2005 1:24 PM
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> Subject: TEACHSOC: Courses with "Writing Intensive" Designations
>
>
>
> 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
>
>
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> James Cassell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>