Course Descriptions - Writing (WRIT)
WRIT 080 BUILDING BASIC WRITING SKILLS
Credits: 4
Terms: (F,S)
Prerequisite: Qualifying placement assessment score
Building Basic Writing Skills prepares students for paragraph and short essay writing in WRIT 095. The course introduces students to critical reading practices by focusing on analysis of non-fiction writing and to writing for academic purposes through the development of the paragraph. The course also provides, in the context of the writing, a review and reinforcement of principles of English grammar and punctuation. The goal of this course is to develop confidence and ability to write clear and effective sentences and paragraphs, in addition to reading level-appropriate texts.
WRIT 094 PCE TOPIC
Non-credit professional and continuing education (PCE) courses offered to provide condensed coursework to meet the needs of working students and professionals. These courses are eligible for Continuing Education Units (CEU’s) and OPI Renewal Units and are transcripted on the student’s continuing education transcript.
WRIT 095 DEVELOPMENTAL WRITING
Credits: 4
Terms: (F, S, SU)
Prerequisite: Qualifying placement assessment score
Developmental Writing prepares students for college-level reading and composition in WRIT 101. The course introduces students to critical reading practices within thematic non-fiction, fosters student critical thinking based on textual analysis, and encourages questioning and exploration. Writing paragraphs and short essays provides a review and reinforcement of principles of English grammar and punctuation associated with successful college-level writing. Confidence and ability to write clear and effective sentences are assumed.
WRIT 101 COLLEGE WRITING I
Credits: 3
Terms: (F,S,SU)
Prerequisite: WRIT 095 with a grade of “C-” or higher or qualifying placement assessment score
College Writing I is designed for transfer-level students or for those who want to develop competence in college level reading and composition. In this course, students read, analyze, discuss, think critically, and write essays within a variety of patterns of writing, including narration, description, example, comparison and contrast, process analysis, causal analysis, and argument. The goal of the course is effective, logical, and precise expression of ideas in writing. Emphasis is placed on pre-writing skills, organizational techniques, development of ideas, narrowing and expanding topics as appropriate, and research and referential skills. Competence in basic sentence structure and writing skills at the paragraph and short essay level is assumed.
WRIT 104 WORKPLACE COMMUNICATIONS
Credits: 2 Terms: (F, S)
This course reviews the basic elements of grammar and language arts skills in business writing. Emphasis is placed on writing business letters and emails for a variety of business applications. Letters of application and resumes are also covered.
WRIT 122 INTRO TO BUSINESS WRITING
Credits: 3
Terms: (F,S)
Prerequisite: WRIT 095 with a grade of “C-” or higher, qualifying placement assessment score, or instructor approval
This course emphasizes the importance of writing business documents that are clear, concise, correct, complete, and courteous. Emphasis is placed on format, tone, and organization of business letters, memos, emails, and reports for a variety of business situations. Appropriate grammar and language arts skills are also taught.
WRIT 194 PCE TOPIC
Credits: VARIES (Sufficient Demand)
Credit-bearing professional and continuing education (PCE) courses offered to provide students and professionals condensed courses for skills upgrades, Professional Certification requirements, and as electives for the Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) degrees. These courses may be eligible for financial aid for students pursuing the AA or AS degrees and are transcripted on the student’s undergraduate transcript.
WRIT 201 COLLEGE WRITING II
Credits: 3
Terms: (S)
Prerequisite: WRIT 101
College Writing II, a continuation of WRIT 101: College Writing I, is designed for transfer students or for those who want to continue to develop critical reading and composition skills. In this course, students read advanced-level texts and discuss, think critically, and write analytical, argumentative, and persuasive essays about them. This class requires a research paper. Emphasis is placed on persuasive techniques, library research methods, and documentation. The ability to write short essays is assumed.
WRIT 220 BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL WRITING
Credits: 3
Terms: (F,S)
Prerequisite: WRIT 095
Students will develop work-related skills producing both business communications and technical documents. Business letters and memos address a variety of business contexts. Instructions, technical descriptions, proposals, feasibility studies, and management plans reflect working documents that emphasize structure, format, and tone for a variety of professional audiences. This high-level course is taught by computer-assisted instruction. Entrepreneurship students should register for both BUS 260 and WRIT 220 in their last semester. On-campus offering of WRIT 220 is recommended for Entrepreneurship students.
