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Course Description:
Writing IV is a grammar-intensive course designed to improve the student’s fluency in written English through an increased understanding of the structure and organization of written English with a focus on academic writing.
A. PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES (PLOs):
The student will be able to:
B. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (SLOs) - GENERAL:
The student will be able to:
1. Demonstrate increased understanding of English grammar.
2. Utilize all stages of the writing process.
3. Write coherent paragraphs.
SLO |
PLO1 |
1 |
ID |
2 |
ID |
3 |
ID |
I = Introduced
D = Demonstrated
M = Mastered
C. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (SLOs) - SPECIFIC:
The student will be able to:
General SLO 1. Demonstrate increased understanding of English grammar.
Student Learning Outcomes |
Assessment Strategies |
1.1 Identify grammatical errors. |
Complete in-class and homework assignment sheets. |
General SLO 2. Apply the writing process.
Student Learning Outcomes |
Assessment Strategies |
2.1 Utilize prewriting techniques. |
Complete worksheets which require practice in prewriting. |
General SLO 3. Write coherent paragraphs.
Student Learning Outcomes |
Assessment Strategies |
3.1 Practice paragraph structure. |
Take quizzes, and tests. |
D. COURSE CONTENT
Grammar
Writing
E. METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
Formal lecture style
Discussions
Written in-class exercises
Homework exercises
Paragraph writing assignments
Pair and group work activities
F. REQUIRED TEXT(S) AND COURSE MATERIALS
Blanchard, Karen, and Christine Root. Ready to Write. Addison Wesley Longman,
White Plains, NY, 1997. (or most recent edition).
G. REFERENCE MATERIAL
None
H. INSTRUCTIONAL COSTS
None
I. EVALUATION
Students must achieve 70% or a “C” to move to the next level.
J. CREDIT BY EXAMINATION
None
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