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Reading and Writing

Statement of Purpose - Reading Program


The Developmental Reading program, a part of the Humanities Division, assists students in developing the ability to read effectively, recognize different purposes and methods of writing, differentiate personal opinions and assumptions from a writer's, use tests and reference materials, and develop a functional college-level vocabulary.   Developmental Reading courses are intended to help students develop the ability to read effectively at a level necessary to successfully complete college- level studies.   These courses are not intended for transfer nor do they satisfy degree-credit requirements for any associate degree or academic/technical certificate program.   Some special admissions, registration and retention policies apply to the Academic Enrichment program.  Students are encouraged to seek additional information about these policies from the office of Developmental Education, 201-CCEN, 585-6914.

 

Statement of Purpose - Writing Program


The Developmental Writing program, a part of the Humanities Division, assists students in developing the ability to write effectively utilizing standard English, vary writing style, and improve the ability to gather information.  Developmental writing courses are intended for students who need additional preparation in writing prior to enrolling in college-level courses using these skills.   These courses are not intended for transfer nor do they satisfy degree-credit requirements for an associate degree or academic/technical certificate program.  Some special admissions, registration, and retention policies apply to the Developmental Education program.  Students are encouraged to seek additional information about these policies from the office of Academic Enrichment, 201-CCEN, 585-6914.

Courses

The following is a listing of Developmental Reading and Writing courses. Please refer to the WSCC Catalog for a complete listing of course descriptions and credit hours.


DSPR 0700 - Basic Reading
DSPR 0800 - Developmental Reading

DSPW 0700 - Basic Writing
DSPW 0800 - Developmental Writing

 

Faculty


Ruth Conry - Associate Professor of English
Ruth.Conry@ws.edu

Paul Wolford - Professor
Paul.Wolford@ws.edu

Chippy McLain - Assistant Professor of English
Chippy.McLain@ws.edu

Amanda McClure - Assistant Professor of English
Amanda.McClure@ws.edu

Chris Morelock - Instructor of English
Christopher.Morelock@ws.edu
 

Adjunct Faculty

Fred.Nolen@ws.edu
Billie.Bullen@ws.edu
Billie.King@ws.edu
Victor.Wilhoit@ws.edu
Sue.Dunlap@ws.edu
Nancy.Hayes@ws.edu
Janice.Paschke@ws.edu
Jessie.Wilkerson@ws.edu
Chris.LeClair@ws.edu
Lucas.Venable@ws.edu
Carol.Hartman@ws.edu
Rebecca.Vines@ws.edu

Developmental Writing Awards


Attention students taking ENGL 0800 this semester: Your five-paragraph essay on "Taking Charge of My Life" could win you one of two tuition scholarships (winner: $500; honorable mention, $300) for Fall term.  Ask your developmental writing instructor for more information about the Developmental Writing Excellence Award.  Then submit your entry to Glenda Nolen in HUM 148.  Judging will take place during spring.  The winners will be announced at the Honors Day ceremony in April.

Excellence in Developmental Writing Award - List of Winners


2006  Curtis Spradlin & Jessica Vanderbrook
2005  Betsabe Bonilla Jimenez
2004  Kenneth Smith
2003  Travis Sharpe
2002  Steve Cagle
2001  Elizabeth White
2000  Vonda Harris


 
 
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