Writing Across the Curriculum Courses

At Connecticut College, writing is a crucial part of the learning  experience for all students, no matter what course of study they ultimately choose to follow. Our writing courses are designed to integrate the teaching of writing and the teaching of subject matter, and to foster the deep connection between writing and critical thinking.

Courses that fulfill the writing requirement will include the following elements, with the understanding that courses may approach these elements creatively:

• A minimum range of 15 to 25 pages of graded writing
• Writing assignments distributed over the course of the semester
• Instructor feedback on writing, along with opportunities for students to make use of suggestions (Feedback could include instructor comments, conferencing, peer reviewing, and rewrites)
• Time spent discussing writing skills and strategies

Students are required to take two W courses. All freshman seminars will normally be designated as W courses.  

Last Modified: Thursday, May 06, 2010 1:48 PM