Proposal to offer a New Writing Intensive (W) Course

Proposal to offer a New Writing Intensive (W) Course
To apply for Writing Intensive status, please fill out the form below. FYS courses do not need to apply. In general, W-designation is awarded before a course is taught, not retroactively.

Please note that a course may be granted Writing Intensive status if the following conditions are met:
1. A minimum of 15 pages of analytical writing across from at least 3 separate assignments
2. An introductory assignment, formal or informal, early in the semester designed to acquaint instructors with the specific needs of their class
3. At least one assignment in which revision is required
4. No more than 20 students
Name*

First NameLast Name
Email Address*
Department*
Name of Proposed W Course*
Enrollment Cap for Proposed W Course*
Please select below which of the following conditions apply:*

This is the first time the course has been taught at the collegeThis is the first time the course is being taught by a particular instructorThis is the first time an existing course is being offered as Writing Intensive
Briefly describe how you think writing will shape both the pedagogy and assignments of your course. What kinds of analytical writing assignments do you envision and how many? How will these assignments be structured over the course of the semester?*
How do you plan to incorporate revision into the course?*
The Writing Program Committee will discuss your application at their biweekly meeting and will let you know the status of your application.
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