Courses
Spring 2010 CAS Writing Program Course Catalog
Download a listing of seminars with open seats: Last updated 11/16/09
WR100 and WR150 seminars with open seats as of November 16, 2009
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General Information/Placement/Registration (pages 1-4) PDF*
Course Descriptions for WR100 and WR150 (pages 5-24) PDF*
Topics Arranged by Category (pages 25-29) PDF*
Schedule (pages 30-35) PDF*
WR Equivalents in other departments and programs (page 36) PDF*
Contact Information (page 37) PDF*
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Writing Seminars
CAS WR 100: Writing Seminar
Imaginative engagement through reading and
writing with a theme or topic in literature, thought, and society. Emphasis
on assimilation of challenging readings into essays that are clear, accurate,
persuasive, and engaging. Practice in classroom discussion of ideas and
refinement of speaking skills. Special attention to comparison and synthesis.
Individual conferences. 4 credits, either semester. See the catalogue
for specific course descriptions.
CAS WR 150: Writing and Research Seminar
Prereq: WR 100. Imaginative engagement through
reading and writing with a theme or topic in literature, thought, and
society. Emphasis on research techniques, including the location, evaluation,
and synthesis of secondary sources. Special attention to the role of evidence
in persuasive writing. Assignments include oral presentations and two
research papers. 4 credits, either semester. See the catalogue for specific
course descriptions.
Writing Program Courses
CAS WR 095: Writing Tutorial (ESL)
Required weekly group tutorial for students whose results on the
Boston University Writing Assessment or whose teacher’s recommendation
dictates the need for intensive assistance in reading comprehension and
prose mechanics. When necessary, WR 095 is to be taken concurrently with
WR 097 or WR 098. 0 cr, both sem.
CAS WR 096: Writing Tutorial (non-ESL)
Required weekly group tutorial for students whose results on the
Boston University Writing Assessment or whose teacher’s recommendation
dictates the need for intensive assistance in reading comprehension and
prose mechanics. When necessary, WR 096 is to be taken concurrently with
WR 099, 100, or 150. 0 cr, both sem.
CAS WR 097: English Grammar and Composition (ESL only)
Prereq: placement test results. Basics of English composition:
organization of paragraphs and short essays. Includes review of grammar
and prose mechanics. Intensive reading for vocabulary development with
practice in summarizing and paraphrasing. Frequent short papers in and
out of class. Attention to clear and correct speech. Individual conferences.
To be taken concurrently with WR 095. 4 credits, either semester.
CAS WR 098: Introduction to College Reading and
Writing in English (ESL only)
Prereq: placement test results. Emphasis on analytical and persuasive
writing. Intensive study of prose mechanics and essay structure. Grammar
and punctuation: patterns for composing sentences and paragraphs; proper
citation of sources in support of a thesis. Extensive reading, including
one long reading and works that exemplify a variety of styles. Individual
conferences. 4 credits, either semester
