Austin Community College

FY 2001 Course Descriptions

Writing - Developmental


DEVW 0041 FUNDAMENTALS OF WRITING LAB (1-0-2). Designed for students currently registered in DEVW 0403, Fundamentals of Writing, to promote greater writing improvement. Individualized and group setting providing additional practice and explanation to supplement DEVW 0403. This lab is mandatory for some DEVW 0403 sections. (DVW 0041)

DEVW 0141 WRITING SKILLS I LAB (1-0-2). Designed for students currently registered in DEVW 1403, Writing Skills I course, to promote greater writing improvement. Individualized and group setting providing additional practice and explanation to supplement DEVW 1403. (DVW 0141)

DEVW 0241 WRITING SKILLS II LAB (1-0-2). Designed for students currently registered in DEVW 1413, Writing Skills II Lab, to promote greater writing improvement. Individualized and group setting providing additional practice and explanation to supplement DEVW 1413. This lab is mandatory for some DEVW 1413 sections. (DVW 0241)

DEVW 0401 FUNDAMENTALS OF WRITING (1-1-0). Focuses on the basic errors of grammar, but includes composition of complete sentences, paragraphs, and simple essays as well. Attention paid to correct punctuation and spelling. Individualized and group instruction in a classroom or workshop setting. Repeatable for credit. Prerequisites: Placement by the following scores: COMPASS Writing Test 0-37 and Reading Test 36-59; CPT Writing Test 0-62; ASSET Writing Test 23-34. (DVW 0401)

DEVW 0402 FUNDAMENTALS OF WRITING (2-2-0). Focuses on the basic errors of grammar, but includes composition of complete sentences, paragraphs, and simple essays as well. Attention paid to correct punctuation and spelling. Individualized and group instruction in a classroom or workshop setting. Repeatable for credit. Prerequisites: Placement by the following scores: COMPASS Writing Test 0-37 and Reading Test 36-59; CPT Writing Test 0-62; ASSET Writing Test 23-34. (DVW 0402)

DEVW 0403 FUNDAMENTALS OF WRITING (3-3-1). Focuses on the basic errors of grammar, but includes composition of complete sentences, paragraphs, and simple essays as well. Attention paid to correct punctuation and spelling. Individualized and group instruction in a classroom or workshop setting. A modified course is offered in a one hour (DEVW 0401) and two hour (DEVW 0402) format. Prerequisites: Placement by the following scores: COMPASS Writing Test 0-37 and Reading Test 36-59; CPT Writing Test 0-62; ASSET Writing Test 23-34. (DVW 0403)

DEVW 1401 WRITING SKILLS I (1-1-0). A review of grammar, sentence structure punctuation, spelling, and words often confused. Introduction to writing paragraphs and essays. Emphasis on planning, writing, and revising of assignments. Individualized and group instruction in a classroom or workshop setting. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in DEVW 0403 Fundamentals of Writing or placement by one of the following scores: COMPASS Writing Test 38-58; CPT Writing Test 63-72; ASSET Writing Test 35-38. (DVW 1401)

DEVW 1402 WRITING SKILLS I (2-2-0). A review of grammar, sentence structure, punctuation, spelling, and words often confused. Introduction to writing paragraphs and essays. Emphasis on planning, writing, and revising of assignments. Individualized and group instruction in a classroom or workshop setting. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in DEVW 0403 Fundamentals of Writing or placement by one of the following scores: COMPASS Writing Test 38-58; CPT Writing Test 63-72; ASSET Writing Test 35-38. (DVW 1402)

DEVW 1403 WRITING SKILLS I (3-3-1) PAIRED WITH DEVR 1303 READING SKILLS I (3-3-1). Designed to take advantage of the interrelationships between reading and writing. Paired courses must be taken concurrently. Improvement of comprehension skills, vocabulary development and rate of reading combined with a review of grammar, sentence structure, punctuation, spelling, and words often confused. Introduction to writing paragraphs and essays. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in DEVR 0303 and DEWR 0403 or one of the following scores in reading and writing: COMPASS Reading Test 50-67 and Writing Test 38-58; CPT Reading Test of 39-57 and Writing Test 63-72; ASSET Reading Test 33-36 and Writing Test 35-38. (DVR 1303)

DEVW 1403 WRITING SKILLS I (3-3-1). A review of grammar, sentence structure, punctuation, spelling, and words often confused. Introduction to writing paragraphs and essays. Emphasis on planning, writing, and revising of assignments. Individualized and group instruction in a classroom or workshop setting. A modified course is offered in a one hour (DEVW 1401) and two hour (DEVW 1402) format. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in DEVW 0403 Fundamentals of Writing or placement by one of the following scores: COMPASS Writing Test 38-58; CPT Writing Test 63-72; ASSET Writing Test 35-38. (DVW 1403)

DEVW 1411 WRITING SKILLS II (1-1-0). Writing with an emphasis on different methods of developing compositions. Advanced review of grammar, sentence structure, punctuation, spelling, and words often confused. Emphasis on planning, writing, and revising of assignments. Individualized and group instruction in a classroom or workshop setting. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in DEVW 1403 or one of the following scores in writing: COMPASS Writing Test 59-81; CPT Writing Test 73-85; ASSET Writing Test 39-45. (DVW 1411)

DEVW 1412 WRITING SKILLS II (2-2-0). Writing with an emphasis on different methods of developing compositions. Advanced review of grammar, sentence structure, punctuation, spelling, and words often confused. Emphasis on planning, writing, and revising of assignments. Individualized and group instruction in a classroom or workshop setting. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in DEVW 1403 or one of the following scores in writing: COMPASS Writing Test 59-81; CPT Writing Test 73-85;ASSET Writing Test 39-45. (DVW 1412)

DEVW 1413 WRITING SKILLS II (3-3-0). Writing with an emphasis on different methods of developing compositions. Advanced review of grammar, sentence structure, punctuation, spelling, and words often confused. Emphasis on planning, writing, and revising of assignments. Individualized and group instruction in a classroom or workshop setting. A modified course is offered in a one hour (DEVW 1411) and two hour (DEVW 1412) format. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in DEVW 1403 or one of the following scores in writing: COMPASS Writing Test 59-81; CPT Writing Test 73-85; ASSET Writing Test 39-45. (DVW 1413)


Course Descriptions as of October 02, 2000 2:28pm
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