Recognizing the importance of good writing skills in students' employment
or advanced studies, Heritage University has instituted an intensive writing
requirement to insure that students continue to develop these skills throughout
their academic careers. After passing through the mandatory composition
sequence (ENG 101 and 102), all students must complete at least four (4)
writing intensive courses, of which at least two (2) must be in the student's
major field of study and at least two (2) upper-level (3XXW or 4XXW). Courses
indicated by a “W” in the catalog and semester course schedule fulfill this
requirement. Students enrolling in these courses will register for both
the course itself and the corresponding writing intensive (“W”) section,
which will be graded on a Pass/No Pass basis.
Students enrolled in writing intensive courses can expect writing assignments
throughout the semester. These assignments will be designed to teach the writing
skills appropriate to that discipline. Thus, depending on the nature and level
of the course, the written work may vary from response cards, lab reports,
essay examinations, or other short but frequent assignments to longer reports
or academic papers. Students whose written work needs improvement will be
referred to the Academic Skills Center for tutoring both during and after the
semester.
Writing intensive courses are required of students who began degree studies
at Heritage University in fall 1994 or recommended for ENG 199A, Composition
Review.