Austin Community College

FY 2008 Course Descriptions

Writing - Developmental

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DEVW 0041 FUNDAMENTALS OF WRITING LAB (1-0-2). Designed for students currently registered in DEVW 0403 to promote greater writing improvement. Individualized and group setting providing additional practice and explanation to supplement DEVW 0403. This lab is mandatory for all DEVW 0403 sections. This lab is combined with DEVW 0403. Skills: P Prerequisites: Writing Assessment test score. ( ) Course Type: D

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. This lab is mandatory for all DEVW 1403 sections. Skills: P Prerequisites: Writing Assessment test score. ( ) Course Type: D

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. Skills: P Prerequisites: Writing Assessment test score. ( ) Course Type: D

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 one of the following writing scores: COMPASS Writing Test 0-37; ASSET Writing Test 23-34; CPT Writing Test 0-62 and a grade of "C" or better in DEVR 0303 or placement by one of the following scores: COMPASS Reading Test 50-67; ASSET Reading Test 33-36; or Accuplacer Reading Test 39-57. ( ) Course Type: D

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 one of the following writing scores: COMPASS Writing Test 0-37; ASSET Writing Test 23-34; CPT Writing Test 0-62 and a grade of "C" or better in DEVR 0303 or placement by one of the following scores: COMPASS Reading Test 50-67; ASSET Reading Test 33-36; or Accuplacer Reading Test 39-57. ( ) Course Type: D

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. A one-hour mandatory lab is required. Prerequisites: Placement by one of the following writing scores: COMPASS Writing Test 0-37; ASSET Writing Test 23-34; CPT Writing Test 0-62 and a grade of "C" or better in DEVR 0303 or placement by one of the following scores: COMPASS Reading Test 50-67; ASSET Reading Test 33-36; or Accuplacer Reading Test 39-57. ( ) Course Type: D

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 or placement by one of the following scores: COMPASS Writing Test 38-58; ASSET Writing Test 35-38; CPT Writing Test 63-72 and a grade of "C" or better in DEVR 0303 or placement by one of the following scores: COMPASS Reading Test 50-67; ASSET Reading Test 33-36; or Accuplacer Reading Test 39-57. ( ) Course Type: D

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 or placement by one of the following scores: COMPASS Writing Test 38-58; ASSET Writing Test 35-38; CPT Writing Test 63-72 and a grade of "C" or better in DEVR 0303 or placement by one of the following scores: COMPASS Reading Test 50-67; ASSET Reading Test 33-36; or Accuplacer Reading Test 39-57. ( ) Course Type: D

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 or placement by one of the following scores: COMPASS Writing Test 38-58; ASSET Writing Test 35-38; CPT Writing Test 63-72 and a grade of "C" or better in DEVR 0303 or placement by one of the following scores: COMPASS Reading Test 50-67; ASSET Reading Test 33-36; or Accuplacer Reading Test 39-57. ( ) Course Type: D

DEVW 1403 WRITING SKILLS I 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 DEVW 0403 or placement by one of the following scores: COMPASS Writing Test 38-58; ASSET Writing Test 35-38; CPT Writing Test 63-72 and a grade of "C" or better in DEVR 0303 or placement by one of the following scores: COMPASS Reading Test 50-67; ASSET Reading Test 33-36; CPT Reading Test 39-57 or Accuplacer Reading Test 39-57. ( ) Course Type: D

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 placement by one of the following scores: COMPASS Writing Test 59-81; ASSET Writing Test 39-45; CPT Writing Test 73-85 and a grade of "C" or better in DEVR 0303 or placement by one of the following scores: COMPASS Reading Test 50-67; ASSET Reading Test 33-36; or Accuplacer Reading Test 39-57. ( ) Course Type: D

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 placement by one of the following scores: COMPASS Writing Test 59-81; ASSET Writing Test 39-45; CPT Writing Test 73-85 and a grade of "C" or better in DEVR 0303 or placement by one of the following scores: COMPASS Reading Test 50-67; ASSET Reading Test 33-36; or Accuplacer Reading Test 39-57. ( ) Course Type: D

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 placement by one of the following scores: COMPASS Writing Test 59-81; ASSET Writing Test 39-45; CPT Writing Test 73-85 and a grade of "C" or better in DEVR 0303 or placement by one of the following scores: COMPASS Reading Test 50-67; ASSET Reading Test 33-36; or Accuplacer Reading Test 39-57. ( ) Course Type: D

DEVW 1413 WRITING SKILLS II LEARNING COMMUNITY (3-3-0). This course is also offered as a learning community where Writing Skills II students can fulfill their TASP/THEA requirements and have an opportunity to earn college credit in ENGL 1301. Prerequisites: Grade of B or better in DEVW 1403 and one of the following scores: TCOM 51-58, T-CPT/Accuplacer 76-79, T-ASSET 38-39 and a grade of "C" or better in DEVR 0303 or placement by one of the following scores: COMPASS Reading Test 50-67; ASSET Reading Test 33-36; or Accuplacer Reading Test 39-57. ( ) Course Type: D

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Course Descriptions as of August 29, 2008 02:30am
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