Writing Course Descriptions
WR080 Basic Writing
Focuses on developing essential writing skills at the sentence and paragraph levels. Emphasizes fluency in the writing process through use of invention strategies, drafting, revising, and editing in order to produce organized and coherent writing. Prerequisite: Recommendation of college writing placement test or consent of instructor. F, W, Sp, Su
4 Credits
WR090 Fundamentals of Writing
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. Offered as needed.
4 Credits
WR091 Writing Essentials
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. F, W, Sp
1 Credits
WR115 Introduction to Composition
Introduces the conventions and skills of college-level writing; emphasizes clear writing and critical reading and thinking; bridges developmental writing courses and WR121. Prerequistie: Ability to organize thoughts and competency in Edited Standard Written English, as demonstrated by (a) a score of 75 or higher on the Compass test or (b) grade of C or better in WR090. Offered as needed.
4 Credits
WR121 English Composition-Exposition
Emphasizes clear, detailed writing that employs critical reading and thinking and basic research skills.Prerequisite: Ability to organize thoughts and competency in Edited Standard Written English, as demonstrated by (a) a score of 95 on the Compass placement test or (b) grade of C or better in WR115. Offered as needed.
4 Credits
WR122 Eng Composition-Argue/Research
Focuses on the writing of logical, effective, argumentative prose; use of stylistic elements; awareness and consideration for different audiences; research and documentation skills; and critical reading. WR122 is recommended as a prerequisite for WR227. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in WR121. Offered as needed.
4 Credits
WR198A Independent Studies: Writing
Uses the college learning contract to provide student and instructor with a vehicle to allow independent study in an area of student interest. WR198A may be repeated for a maximum of 2 credits total. WR198B may be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits total. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
1 Credits
WR199B Essential Writing Skills
Covers the mechanical and linguistic aspects of writing. Covers other skills needed in college writing courses, including how to read critically and write in response to readings; basic essay structure; and writing as a process from prewriting through revision and editing. Incorporates College Writing Center resources in the acquisition of performance-based learner outcomes: individual and small-group conferences, computer-assisted learning systems, and word processing as a tool for composing, revision, and editing.
WR199B may be repeated for a maximum of 2 credits.
1 Credits
WR201 Advanced Editing Strategies
Covers advanced punctuation and editing skills needed in upper level college writing courses and writing-intensive jobs. Course may be repeated for a maximum of two credits. Prerequisite: It is strongly suggested that students have completed the WR049/090/115/121 sequence or have an equivalent placement test score.
1 Credits
WR227 Technical Writing
Covers a variety of reports and workplace writing. Addresses issues of organization, document supplements, bibliography, illustration, and document design. Emphasizes detailed, factual content, objective presentation, and a defined purpose for specific readers. Includes a research component calling for formal documentation. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in WR121 or BA214. F, W, Sp, Su
4 Credits
WR240 Creative Nonfiction
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. Offered as needed
4 Credits
WR241 Fiction
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. F. W. Sp, Su
4 Credits
WR242 Poetry
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. F, W, Sp, Su
4 Credits
WR243 Playwritng
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. Sp
4 Credits
WR244 Advanced Fiction
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. W
4 Credits
WR245 Advanced Poetry
Develops the techniques of creating and revising short poetry that were 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. Offered as needed
4 Credits
WR250 Writing for Children
Introduces the basic elements of childrens literature writing, including picture books, nonfiction books, and young adult fiction. Includes the process of creating childrens literature and the workshop system used to share and discuss the work of peers. Covers creating and revising one new work of childrens literature. Course may be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: WR121 or consent of instructor. Offered as needed.
4 Credits
WR262 Screenwriting
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. Includes reading a breadth of representative works, creating and revising at least one short screenplay or the first act of a feature-length screenplay, and writing formal critical analyses. Course may be repeated for a maximum of eight credits. Prerequisite: WR121 with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor. Offered as needed
4 Credits
WR263 Advanced Screenwriting
Explores the fundamentals of advanced screenwriting while focusing on understanding narrative theories and strategies through creation and revision of two short screenplays and production of at least one screenplay that could be used as the basis for a low-budget, independently produced short film. Course may be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: WR262 or consent of instructor. Offered as needed.
4 Credits
XWR0001C Write Your Life Story
Provides step-by-step instructions for writing a personal autobiography. Covers all aspects from generating ideas to completion of a manuscript. Class fee 40. W
0 Non-Credit
XWR0001D Capturing Personal Stories
Introduces a process for writing a personal or family story. Covers life prompts which are the basis for stories. Emphasizes writing and revision and includes reading and sharing writing with others.
0 Non-Credit
XWR0001E Poetry Here and Now
Explores new and recent poetry by poets living and writing in western Oregon today--all of them poets who have appeared or will appear in the Second Sundays Series of Poetry Readings at Art Gone Wild Gallery. Several poets are widely recognized, others are locally known. Includes attending two readings that occur during the time of the course. Covers writing in response to the poetry in a variety of ways, depending on the interests of the class. Possibilities include poems responding to particular poems we read and hear performed, poems in the manner of particular poets we read and hear perform their work, personal essays inspired by the content of particular poems or groups of poems, reviews of books, reviews of readings, interviews or profiles of particular poets.
0 Non-Credit
XWR0001F ETG Write Your Life Story
Writing (non-cr)
0 Non-Credit
XWR0001G Creative Writing/Imaginative
Writing (non-cr)
0 Non-Credit
XWR0001H ETG Write Creatively
Writing (non-cr)
0 Non-Credit
XWR0001L ETG Pleasures of Poetry
Writing (non-cr)
0 Non-Credit
XWR0001M Freelance Writing
Writing (non-cr)
0 Non-Credit
XWR0001N Writing Your Life Story
Writing (non-cr)
0 Non-Credit
XWR0001P Writing Your Life Story
Writing (non-cr)
0 Non-Credit
XWR0001Q Illustrate Memories
Writing (non-cr)
0 Non-Credit
XWR0001U ETG Adventures in Writing
Writing (non-cr)
0 Non-Credit
XWR0001Y Basic Journaling
Writing (non-cr)
0 Non-Credit
XWR0001Z Screenwriting
Covers proper structure and formatting for writting a short-form or full-length feature.
0 Non-Credit
XWR0002A Writing Poems/Life's Richness
Introduces a process for writing poetry. Encourages drawing on life experiences as a source of inspiration for writing poems. Students share their poems in class and get immediate feedback.
0 Non-Credit
XWR0002B Writing about Gardens/Nature
Writing (non-cr)
0 Non-Credit
XWR0002C Memoir Writing
Writing (non-cr)
0 Non-Credit
XWR0002D ETG: Creating a Sense of Place
Improves observation and interviewing skills. Provides strategies for reproducing oral histories, details, descriptions, dialogue, diction, and figurative language, as well as creating realistic characteristics for fiction and non-fiction publishing.
0 Non-Credit
XWR0002F Where Were You When
Writing (non-cr)
0 Non-Credit
XWR0002G Chemeketa Writes: 4-Hr Wkshp
Writing (non-cr)
0 Non-Credit
XWR0002H Chemeketa Writes: 8-Hr Wkshp
Writing (non-cr)
0 Non-Credit
XWR0002J The People We Meet
Writing (non-cr)
0 Non-Credit
XWR0002K Memoris from the Kitchen
Writing (non-cr)
0 Non-Credit
XWR0512A Writing Center
Writing (non-cr)
0 Non-Credit
XWR0512B Writing Center On-Line
Provides instruction through online conferencing between student and faculty or teaching assistants. Offers assistance in all stages of the composition process: selecting topics, planning, drafting, revising, and editing. Supports students who need remedial instruction to meet the demands of college-level writing. Addresses issues of research, documentation, format, and use of computer technology in document design.
0 Non-Credit
XWR0512D Revising for Publication
Provides instruction in revising a text for publication in a literary journal, as well as experience in working with an editor to shape a creative vision.
0 Non-Credit
XWR9000A Grant Writing Workshop
Writing (non-cr)
.4 CEU
XWR9000B Press Releases & Publicity
Writing (non-cr)
.3 CEU
XWR9000C ETG Writing & Publishing
Focuses on the fundamentals of writing and publishing letters, documents, and essays. Covers the basics of grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure as well as current publishing standards.
2.4 CEU
XWR9000F CWC Writing Workshop
Provides instruction through small group conferencing between student and faculty. Offers assistance in all stages of the composition process: selecting topics, planning, drafting, revising, and editing. Also supports students who need remedial instruction to meet the demands of business place or college-level writing. Additionally, addresses issues of research, documentation, format, and use of computer technology in document design.
1 CEU
XWR9000H Grant Development Workshop
Covers the topics of funding sources, matching organizations with grantors, the Request for Proposal (RFP) process, researching proposals, working with partners, the elements of a proposal, writing style, and developing case statements.
.6 CEU
XWR9000J Grant Writing Basics
Introduces guideline and procedures for finding funding sources, matching organizations with grantors, the Request for Proposal (RFP) process, researching proposals, working with partners, the elements of a proposal, grant writing style, and developing a compelling case for your cause.
1 CEU
XWR9000K ETG Writing Essentials
Provides beginning instruction in business writing.
2.4 CEU