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Course Criteria
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4.00 Credits
Focuses on argument as a means of inquiry, clear and appropriate writing style, and critical reading. Explores ideas and issues through discussion and writing. Students compose analytical, argumentative, and/or expository essays with appropriate documentation. Prerequisite: WR 121.
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3.00 Credits
Uses extensive research writing to develop skills in critical analysis and documented argument. Students synthesize their considered response to designated text(s) and/or issues with the reactions of other writers. Includes paraphrasing, summarizing, quoting, and documenting using style appropriate to discipline researched. Prerequisite: WR 122.
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1.00 Credits
Explores the techniques and philosophies involved in tutoring and conferencing one-to-one with writing students. Students practice skills learned in the classroom as they work in the PCC Writing Center.
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3.00 Credits
Theory and Practice 3.00: Explores elements and nuances of Standard English and dialects in both theory and practice. Explores historical, social, and current cultural issues of grammar and language use through reading, discussion, and writing. Prerequisites: Placement into WR 121 or WR 115 with a grade of C or better.
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4.00 Credits
This course uses extensive research writing to develop skills in critical analysis and documented argument. Students synthesize their considered response to designated text(s) and/or issues with the reactions of other writers. Students gain experience locating and using sources via library catalogs, professional databases and other forms of research. Includes paraphrasing, summarizing, quoting, and documenting, using style appropriate to discipline researched. At least two conferences required. Prerequisite: Completion of WR 122 with a grade of "C" or higher.
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1.00 Credits
Introduces technical and professional communications. Students compose, design, revise, and edit effective letters, memos, reports, descriptions, instructions, and employment documents Emphasizes precise use of language and graphics to communicate complex technical and procedural information safely, legally and ethically. Two instructor conferences required. Prerequisites: Placement into or completion of WR 121, basic computer literacy and intermediate word processing skills.
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4.00 Credits
Focuses on creative nonfiction and the writing of essays which use creative writing techniques, such as nature writing, reviews, satire, personal essays, and literary journalism. Evaluates students' compositions in class discussion. Recommended: WR 122. Prerequisite: WR 121 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement test scores, or instructor permission.
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4.00 Credits
Focuses on writing and submitting fiction for class discussion and analysis in a workshop setting. Study established writers for techniques, structures, and styles. Prerequisites: WR 115 and RD 115 or equivalent placement test scores.
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4.00 Credits
Focuses on writing and submitting poetry for class discussion and analysis in a workshop setting. Study established poets for techniques, structures, and styles. Prerequisites: WR 115 and RD 115 or equivalent placement test scores.
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4.00 Credits
Focuses on writing and submitting theatre and film scripts for class discussion and analysis. Studies established writers for techniques, structures, and styles. Prerequisites: WR 115 and RD 115 or equivalent placement test scores.
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