On the basis of their scores a recommendation is made for initial courses in the English writing program. English During the Orientation periods or during each term, all incoming freshmen and most transfer students are required to take an English Placement Test. On the basis of its score a recommendation is made for initial courses in the English writing program. Special College Writing 3 credits Designed for students with minimal control over the writing process. This course provides assistance in developing basics such as generating, organizing and developing ideas, adjusting writing to different audiences, maintaining focus and coherence, and editing.
Tutorial sessions assist students in remedying weaknesses in grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Academic Writing 3 credits Emphasis on writing of expository and persuasive papers. Students explore a topic to generate ideas, identify with an audience, maintain focus, decide on strategies of organization and development, and revise with attention to style and standard usage. Instructors complement class discussions with individual conferences. These courses introduce students to literary forms and techniques, and familiarize them with critical methodologies. Designed to improve writing developed in the 100 sequence, they serve as preliminary studies to the core of the Major Programs for English Majors.