Writing (“W”) courses (typically 3000- and 4000-level) build upon your earlier work in WRI 1000 Academic Inquiry and Writing Seminar and WRI 1100 Disciplinary Research and Writing Seminar by providing instruction in the technical and stylistic requirements of writing appropriate to a particular discipline.
These courses have a substantial writing component. Faculty members spend at least one class period providing instruction in writing, 他们会评估这两门课的书面作业
content and form — not only for what is said, but also for how it is said. These courses provide opportunities for revision, as well.
- If you enter SPU with freshman or sophomore standing, you are required to complete 8 credits in
writing (“W”) courses prior to graduation.
- If you enter as a junior, you are required to complete 5 credits in writing (“W”) courses prior to graduation.
- 如果你是大四学生， you are required to complete 3 credits in writing (“W”) courses prior to graduation.
学士学位阶段后的学生
Unless stipulated by your major or minor, you are not required to fulfill the “W” requirement if you are a post-baccalaureate student.