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Download PCC Writing Program: English Composition, Technical Writing, & Creative Writing Courses and more Papers Creative writing in PDF only on Docsity! 1 Programs and Disciplines COURSE DESCRIPTIONS WR 80 Writing 80 3.00 Instruction includes basic communication skills, language mechanics, grammar, spelling, sentence structure and paragraph development. Prerequisite: Placement into WR 80 and RD 80. WR 80C Writing 80C 3.00 Instruction includes basic communication skills, language mechanics, grammar, spelling, sentence structure and paragraph de- velopment. Prerequisites: (ABE 0784 or placement into WR 80) and (ABE 0783 or placement into RD 80) WRITING Cascade Campus Terrell Hall (TH), Room 220 503-978-5251 Rock Creek Campus Building 3, Room 201 503-614-7235 Southeast Center Mt. Scott Hall (MSH), Room 103 503-788-6146 Sylvania Campus Communications Technology Building (CT), Room 219 503-977-4266 www.pcc.edu/programs/writing/ DESCRIPTION Writing is fundamental in learning to think and express one’s thoughts in ways that reach others. The ability to use language co- herently and powerfully and to write in ways that connect with oth- ers across cultural boundaries and within communities is essential to active citizenship and to success in almost any profession. The writing courses at PCC enable students to inquire, to discover, to inform, to persuade, and to think creatively, preparing them to transfer to universities and evolve vocationally. PCC’s English Composition Program courses prepare students for the written work of upper division courses and graduate educa- tion; also, writing courses meet the requirements for several as- sociate degree and certificate programs at PCC. For students who wish to transfer to a four-year Oregon college or university, WR 121, 122 and/or WR 227 satisfy the writing course require- ments. Writing transfer courses are offered under the subject headings of English Composition, Business and Technical Writing, and Creative Writing. Students majoring in technical areas or busi- ness are encouraged to take WR 227. In addition, PCC offers students one of the largest selections of creative writing courses in Oregon. Information on the focus award in creative writing may be found in the Focus Award sec- tion. Placement into WR121 is a prerequisite for creative writing classes; completion of WR121 is recommended. Conferences are an integral part of the instructional process in all writing courses, and students should expect at least two per term. Students are required to take the writing placement examination to determine appropriate placement in a writing course. Testing centers are available at Cascade, Rock Creek, Southeast Center or Sylvania. Once students receive placement scores, they should check with an advisor before enrolling in a writing course. See the Course Description (WR prefix) section of this catalog for indi- vidual Writing courses and their prerequisites. WR 90 Writing 90 3.00 Instruction includes sentence structure, paragraph and essay development, and written expression. Students can expect to increase working vocabulary and improve skills in basic communications. Prerequisite: Placement into WR 90 or completion of WR 80 and placement into RD 90 or completion of RD 80 with a “C” or better. WR 90C Writing 90C 3.00 Includes instruction in grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, essay development, and critical thinking skills. Improves basic writing skills by learning to use simple and complex sentences in developing a good essay, and by developing critical thinking skills that are used in the writing process. Prerequisites: Placement into WR 90 or completion of WR 80; Placement into RD 90 or completion of RD 80. WR 91 Basic Grammar 1.00 Overview of some fundamental principles of American English grammar, including parts of speech, sentence types, sen- tence analysis, simple/compound/complex sentences, and a brief overview of punctuation. WR 91A Basic Grammar 1.00 Overview of fundamental principles of American English grammar including parts of speech, sentence types, simple/compound/ complex sentences, subject-verb agreement, pronoun usage, avoidance of fragments, run-ons,and other errors. Recommended: Ability to read, write and communicate at the RD/WR. 90 level. WR 92 Basic Grammar 2.00 Overview of some fundamental principles of American English grammar, including parts of speech, sentence types, sentence analysis, simple/compound/complex sentences, a brief overview of punctuation, subject-verb agreement, pronoun usage, and selected homonyms. WR 92A Basic Grammar 2.00 Overview of fundamental principles of American English grammar including parts of speech, sentence types, sentence analysis, simple/compound/complex sentences, subject-verb agreement, pronoun usage, selected homonyms, punctuation, capitalization, and avoidance of fragments, run-ons, and other errors. Recommended: Ability to read, write and communicate at the RD/WR 90 level. WR 93 Basic Grammar 3.00 Overview of some fundamental principles of American English grammar including parts of speech, sentence types, sentence analysis, simple/compound/complex sentences, subject-verb agreement, pronoun usage, selected homonyms, punctuation, capitalization, and avoidance of frag- ments, run-ons, and other errors. WR 105 Writing for Scholarships 1.00 This course is part of a new learning community designed to help students get scholarship funding for college. (This will help our own students pay for PCC classes as well as pay for funding a transfer to a university.) WR 105 deals specifically with writing essays and other written communication required in the competitive scholarship process. Prerequisite: Placement into WR 115 or instructor approval. Corequisites: Concurrent enroll- ment in CG 105. WR 115 Introduction to Expository Writing 4.00 Introduces college level skills in reading critically, exploring ideas, and writing. Students compose essays which support a thesis through structure appropriate to both thesis and reader and learn to revise for clarity and correctness. Prerequisites: (Placement into WR 115 or completion of WR 90 or ESOL 262) and (placement into RD 115 or completion of RD 90 or ESOL 260). WR 117 Introduction to Technical Writing 3.00 Focuses on the specific writing needs of career programs: procedures, proposals, letters, memoranda, lab reports, work reports. Prerequisite: WR 115 or placement into WR 121. WR 121 English Composition 4.00 Develops skills in analytical reading, critical thinking, and expository and persuasive writing. Students compose several essays using a variety of strategies to present evidence in support of a thesis. Prerequisite: Placement into WR 121, or completion of WR 115 and RD 115. Fall 2009-Summer 2010 Portland Community College Programs and Courses 2 Programs and Disciplines WR 122 English Composition 4.00 Focuses on argument as a means of inquiry, clear and appropriate writing style, and critical reading. Explores ideas and issues through discussion and writing. Students compose analyti- cal, argumentative, and/or expository essays with appropriate documentation. Prerequisite: WR 121. WR 123 English Composition 3.00 Uses extensive research writing to develop skills in critical analysis and documented argument. Students synthesize their considered response to designated text(s) and/or issues with the reactions of other writers. Includes paraphrasing, summarizing, quoting, and documenting using style appropriate to discipline researched. Prerequisite: WR 122. WR 180 Composition Conferencing and Tutoring 1.00 Explores the tech- niques and philosophies involved in tutoring and conferencing one-to-one with writing students. Students practice skills learned in the classroom as they work in the PCC Writing Center. WR 185 English Language: Theory and Practice 3.00 Explores elements and nuances of Standard English and dialects in both theory and practice. Explores historical, social, and current cultural issues of grammar and language use through reading, discussion, and writing. Prerequisites: Placement into WR 121 or WR 115 with a grade of C or better. WR 222 Writing Research Papers 4.00 This course uses extensive research writing to develop skills in critical analysis and documented argument. Students synthesize their considered response to designated text(s) and/or issues with the reactions of other writers. Students gain experience locating and using sources via library catalogs, professional databases and other forms of research. Includes paraphrasing, summarizing, quoting, and documenting, using style appropriate to discipline researched. At least two conferences required. Prerequisite: Completion of WR 122 with a grade of “C” or higher. WR 227 Technical and Professional Writing 1 4.00 Introduces technical and professional communications. Students compose, design, revise, and edit effective letters, memos, reports, descriptions, instructions, and employment documents Emphasizes precise use of language and graphics to communicate complex technical and procedural information safely, legally and ethically. Two instructor conferences required. Prerequisites: WR 121, basic computer literacy, and intermediate word processing skills. WR 240 Creative Writing - Nonfiction 4.00 Focuses on creative nonfiction and the writing of essays which use creative writing techniques, such as nature writing, reviews, satire, personal essays, and literary journalism. Evaluates students’ compositions in class discussion. Recommended: WR 122. Prerequisite: WR 121. WR 241 Creative Writing - Fiction 4.00 Focuses on writing and submitting fiction for class discussion and analysis in a workshop setting. Study established writers for techniques, structures, and styles. Prerequisites: WR 115 and RD 115 or equivalent placement test scores. WR 242 Creative Writing - Poetry 4.00 Focuses on writing and submitting poetry for class discussion and analysis in a workshop setting. Study established poets for techniques, structures, and styles. Prerequisites: WR 115 and RD 115 or equivalent placement test scores. WR 243 Creative Writing - Script Writing 4.00 Focuses on writing and submitting theatre and film scripts for class discussion and analysis. Studies established writers for techniques, structures, and styles. Prerequisites: WR 115 and RD 115 or equivalent placement test scores. WR 244 Advanced Creative Writing - Fiction 4.00 Focuses on continuing to apply the techniques and structures of fiction writing introduced in WR 241. Write fiction, and have work critiqued by peers and instructor, and critique the work of others in a workshop setting. Students without WR 241 may enter the class with instructor permission. Prerequisite: WR 241 and its prerequisite requirements. WR 245 Advanced Creative Writing - Poetry 4.00 Extends the introduction to the craft of poetry in WR 242. Write poetry, have work critiqued by peers and the instructor, and critique the work of others in a workshop setting. Students without WR 242 may enter the class with instructor permission. Prerequisite: WR 242 and its prerequisite requirements. WR 246 Advanced Creative Writing, Editing & Publishing 4.00 Empha- sizes development of craft in students’ writing while introducing basics of editing others’ manuscripts and preparing them for publication in a variety of forms, including an annual student literary magazine. May be repeated twice for credit. Students are required to have instructor permission in addition to or in place of the listed course prerequisites. Prerequisites: (WR 240 or 241 or 242 or 243) and (WR 244 or 245) and their prerequisite requirements. WR 247 Advanced Creative Writing - Scriptwriting 4.00 Focuses on writing and submitting both drama and screen scripts for class discussion and analysis, as introduced in WR 243. Continues the study of established writers for techniques, structures, and styles. Includes lecture, small group activities, and conferences. Prerequisite: WR 243 and its prerequisite requirements; or instructor permission. WR 248 Advanced Creative Writing - Nonfiction 4.00 This course extends the introduction of literary forms of creative nonfiction in WR 240. Presents the works of established writers for forms, techniques and styles as a context for the students production of creative nonfiction for class discussion and analysis. Prerequisite: WR 240 and its prerequisite requirements. WR 280A Cooperative Education: Technical Writing Offers technical and professional writing work experience. Is offered for variable credit up to a maximum of five credits. Students receive one credit for every 40 hours of successful work experience. Department permission is required to take this course. WR 9599 Professional Editing 3.00 Introduces different types of editors and edits. Includes extensive editing practice with a wide variety of projects, individual and team based. Also emphasizes the editor’s critical role in the production proc- ess. Prerequisite: WR 122 or WR 214. WR 9600 Technical and Professional Writing II 3.00 Includes document design, researching, organizing, managing and producing complex technical and professional documents. Prerequisites: Grade of “B” or better in GD 120, WR 227, WR 9599 and WR 9601. WR 9601 Graphics for Technical and Professional Writers 3.00 Applies the graphic art skills learned in GD 120 to technical and professional writing projects. Combines those skills with skills in electronic layout and design. Prerequisite: Grade of “B” or better in GD 120 and WR 227. Fall 2009-Summer 2010 Portland Community College Programs and Courses