Writing
see also Study Skills Program
4 class hrs/wk, 4 cr.
Focuses on practicing essential writing skills that give fl exibility in academic writing. Introduces the language used by writing instructors and authors of college-level readers and handbooks. Emphasizes fl uency in the writing process through use of invention strategies, drafting, revision, proofreading, and editing. Covers critical analysis of the organization, central idea, and other authors’ perspectives to develop and extend thinking and understanding.
F, W, Sp, Su
4 class hrs/wk, 4 cr.
Focuses on writing essentials that build confidence in writing for a variety of academic purposes. Emphasizes skills necessary to produce thesis-driven essays. Reinforces grammar and sentence-level editing skills in the context of paragraphs and short essays. Covers critical reading of college-level texts.
F, W, Sp, Su
1 class hr/wk, 1 cr.
Covers the mechanical and linguistic aspects of writing and other skills needed in college writing courses. Course may be repeated for a maximum of two credits.
Offered as needed.
3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.
Focuses on developing college-level writing skills by emphasizing critical thinking, reading, and the writing of well-constructed, unified, coherent paragraphs to form essays that support a thesis and develop a main idea through a structure appropriate to the thesis and reader. Bridges developmental writing courses and WR121 by introducing students to writing situations and skills that will prepare them for WR121. Reinforces competency in sentence writing.
Prerequisite: Asset score of 41-43; or COMPASS score of 64-81; or grade of “C” or better in WR090 or consent of WR115 instructor.
F, W, Sp, Su
3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.
Emphasizes clear, detailed, informative writing, critical thinking, and active reading.
Prerequisite: Ability to organize thoughts and competency in standard written English as demonstrated by (a) qualifying score on a standard placement test or (b) grade of “C” or better in WR115 or (c) grade of “C” or better in COM051.
F, W, Sp, Su
3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.
Focuses on the writing of logical, eff ective, argumentative prose; use of stylistic elements; awareness of and consideration for different audiences; elementary research and citation skills; and critical reading.
Prerequisite: grade of “C” or better in WR121.
F, W, Sp, Su
3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.
Emphasizes the acquisition and evaluation of evidence; integration of source material and personal opinion; and a process research method, as well as appropriate process forms for developing and writing an analytical/argumentative research paper.
Prerequisite: grade of “C” or better in WR121 and WR122.
F, W, Sp, Su
3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.
Covers writing a variety of reports. Addresses issues of organization, supplements, bibliography, illustration, and document design. Emphasizes detailed, factual content, objective presentation, and a defined purpose for specific readers. For some programs, WR227 is the only writing course required at Chemeketa other than WR121. Th erefore, there is a research component to the course that incorporates formal documentation.
Prerequisite: grade of “C” or better in WR121 or BA214.
F, W, Sp, Su
4 class hrs/wk, 4 cr.
Introduces the basic elements of creative nonfiction, including memoir and researched essays; the process of creating nonfiction works; and the workshop system used to share and discuss the work of peers. Students will create and revise at least one new work of creative nonfiction, which may be either a short work or part of a longer project.
Prerequisite: WR121 or consent of instructor. Course may be repeated for a maximum of eight credits.
Offered as needed.
4 class hrs/wk, 4 cr.
Introduces the basic elements of the short story, the process of creating short stories, and the workshop system used to share and discuss the work of peers. Includes the creation and revision of at least one new short story. (Note: Focuses on short stories rather than novels or portions of novels.)
Prerequisite: WR121 or consent of instruction. Course may be repeated for a maximum of eight credits.
F, W, Sp, Su
4 class hrs/wk, 4 cr.
Introduces the basic elements of poetry, the process of creating original poems, and the workshop system used to share and discuss the work of peers. Students will create and revise several new poems of their own.
Prerequisite: WR121 or consent of instructor. Course may be repeated for a maximum of eight credits.
F, W, Sp, Su
4 class hrs/wk, 4 cr.
Introduces the basic elements of play scripts, the process of creating original short plays, and the play lab system used to share and discuss the work of peers. Students will create and review at least one new short play of their own.
Prerequisite: WR121 or consent of instructor. Course may be repeated for a maximum of eight credits.
Offered as needed.
4 class hrs/wk, 4 cr.
Further develops the techniques of creating and revising short fiction introduced in WR241, and examines in greater complexity the foundational theories of imaginative writing. Also examines current methods of finding print and electronic audiences for works of fiction. Employs a workshop format of presenting and critiquing student work.
Prerequisite: WR241 or consent of instructor. Course may be repeated for a maximum of eight credits.
Offered as needed.
4 class hrs/wk, 4 cr.
Develops the techniques of creating and revising short poetry introduced in WR242 and examines in greater complexity the foundational theories of imaginative writing. Examines current methods of finding print and electronic audiences for works of poetry. Employs a workshop format of presenting and critiquing student work.
Prerequisite: WR242 or consent of instructor. Course may be repeated for a maximum of eight credits.
Offered as needed.
4 class hrs/wk, 4 cr.
Introduces the basic elements of the screenplay, the process of creating screenplays, and the workshop system used to share and discuss the work of peers. Students will create and revise at least one short screenplay.
Prerequisite: WR121 or consent of instructor. Course may be repeated for a maximum of eight credits.
Offered as needed.
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