Directions: Please review "Guidelines for WIC Course Designation," consult with other WIC instructors, the Humanities Dept. Composition Committee, Academic Affairs Curriculum Subcommittee, and/or contact Cora Agatucci, as needed, before completing this form. A single proposal form may be completed for all courses in a sequence proposed for WIC designation; otherwise, a separate proposal form must be completed for each course proposed for WIC designation. Completed proposal forms, with attachments and the signature of your department chair or program head, should be submitted to the Academic Affairs Curriculum Subcommittee for consideration.

Date submitted:______________________

___(Check here of applicable): Review Priority Requested (please specify reason)

Proposed by:________________________________________________

Title and Number of Course:______________________________________

Dept./Program:______________________________________________

Unit Credits:_______    Anticipated Enrollment:_______

Course Prerequisites (if any):____________________________________

Names of faculty who will teach this course as "WIC": ________________________________________

____(Check here if applicable) Special Conditions Requested for WIC Course Approval: please describe such special conditions on an attached sheet.

Dept./Program Head Endorsement:_________________________________
                                                                                (Signature)

1. (Guideline #1) This course integrates writing as a significant and integral part of the learning experience and serves teaching and learning objectives important to the course: to demonstrate, please attach a copy of the course syllabus.

2. (Guideline #2) Estimate the total number of words of student writing to be assigned/required in this course:_____________

3. (Guideline #2) Of this total, indicate the number of words of formal, graded writing on which students will receive meaningful, constructive feedback from the instructor: ____________

4. (Guideline #2) Percentage of course grade to be determined by writing assignments:___________
(Please refer to attached course syllabus and attach any other relevant course handouts describing weight given to all evaluated components, including writing, which determine the final course grade.)

5. (Guidelines #3 & #5) Briefly describe the distinct types of writing to be assigned and the assessment/credit scheme(s) to be used with each, on an attached sheet. Please attach course handouts, especially for major formal/graded writing assignments, to be given to students.

6. (Guideline #4) Students will be asked to write on _________ distinct occasions for this course. (State number of occasions)

7. (Guideline #4 & #5) On an attached sheet, briefly explain how at least one writing assignment is designed and/or sequenced to offer students (a) guidance in developing an effective writing and thinking process, (b) meaningful, constructive feedback from the instructor and/or peers, and (c) opportunity to use what they have learned and/or revise to improve subsequent writing performance.

8. (Guideline #5): Please estimate the amount of in-class instructional time to be given to support students in understanding and completing assigned / required writing:____________________

9. ___ (Check here if applicable) Waiver of one or more WIC Course Guidelines is requested, and attach rationale

Rev. 12/13/96 and approved by AA Curriculum Subcommittee on 1/15/97.

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