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MCWP 40:

First course of sequence in university reading and writing which satisfies the Muir College graduation requirement in writing. Required of all Muir College first-year students and of transfer students who have not completed a comparable course elsewhere. MCWP 40 introduces students to the basic elements of argument and analysis. Students engage in close reading of texts, weekly writing and revision, and individual conferences. Prerequisites: satisfaction of Entry Level Writing Requirement

  • Grades of C or higher are required for prerequisites. Students must take MCWP 40 for a letter grade to count toward the Muir College writing requirement. Students may receive credit for one of the following: MCWP-040, MCWP-040R, MCWP-040C, MCWP 40, MCWP 40C, or MCWP-040CR.

MCWP 40C:

First course of sequence which satisfies the Muir College graduation requirement in writing. Required of all Muir College first-year students and of transfer students who have not completed a comparable course elsewhere. MCWP 40C introduces students to the basic elements of argument and analysis with a focus on climate change. Students engage in close reading of texts, weekly writing and revision, and individual conferences. Satisfies the Jane Teranes Climate Change Education Requirement.

  • Grades of C or higher are required for prerequisites. Students must take MCWP 40C for a letter grade to count toward the Muir College writing requirement. Students may receive credit for one of the following: MCWP-040, MCWP-040R, MCWP-040C, MCWP 40C, MCWP 40, or MCWP-040CR.

MCWP 40R:

First course of sequence in university reading and writing which satisfies the Muir College graduation requirement in writing. Required of all Muir College first-year students and of transfer students who have not completed a comparable course elsewhere. MCWP 40R introduces students to the basic elements of argument and analysis. Students engage in close reading of texts, weekly writing and revision, and individual conferences. This class is held synchronously online. 

  • Prerequisites must have a grade of C or higher. Must take MCWP 40R for a letter grade for the Muir College writing requirement. Credit given for only one of the following: MCWP-040, MCWP-040R, MCWP-040C, or MCWP-040CR. This is a Distance Education course.

MCWP 40CR:

First course of sequence which satisfies the Muir College graduation requirement in writing. Required of all Muir College first-year students and of transfer students who have not completed a comparable course elsewhere. MCWP 40CR introduces students to the basic elements of argument and analysis with a focus on climate change. Students engage in close reading of texts, weekly writing and revision, and individual conferences. Satisfies the Jane Teranes Climate Change Education Requirement. This class is held synchronously online.

  • Grades of C or higher are required for prerequisites. Students must take MCWP 40CR for a letter grade to count toward the Muir College writing requirement. Students may receive credit for one of the following: MCWP-040, MCWP-040R, MCWP-040C, or MCWP-040CR. This is a Distance Education course.

 MCWP 50:

Second course of sequence in reading and writing which satisfies the Muir College graduation requirement in writing. Required of all Muir College first-year students and of transfer students. MCWP 50 focuses on advanced skills of argument and analysis. Students engage in close reading of texts, weekly writing and revision, and individual conferences.

  • Students will not receive credit for both MCWP 50 and MCWP 50R. Must be taken for a letter grade to satisfy the Muir College writing requirement

MCWP 50R:

Online version of the second course of sequence in reading and writing which satisfies the Muir College graduation requirement in writing. Required of all Muir College first-year students and of transfer students. MCWP 50R focuses on advanced skills of argument and analyses. Students engage in close reading of texts, weekly writing and revision, and individual conferences. This class is held synchronously online.

  • Students will not receive credit for both MCWP 50 and MCWP 50R. Must be taken for a letter grade to satisfy the Muir College writing requirement. This is a Distance Education course.

MCWP 125:

An advanced course in argumentation and analysis, with particular attention both to constructing arguments and analyzing the logic and rhetoric of others' arguments. Students will engage in close reading of texts, weekly writing and revision, and individual conferences.

  • MCWP-125 courses are for transfer students who enter Muir College with TAG or IGETC. Students may receive credit for one of the following: MCWP-125,MCWP-125R, MCWP-050, or MCWP-050R. Course must be taken for letter grade to fulfill Muir College writing requirement.

MCWP 125R:

An advanced course in argumentation and analysis, with particular attention both to constructing arguments and analyzing the logic and rhetoric of others' arguments. Students will engage in close reading of texts, weekly writing and revision, and individual conferences.

  • MCWP-125 courses are for transfer students who enter Muir College with TAG or IGETC. Students may receive credit for one of the following: MCWP-125,MCWP-125R, MCWP-050, or MCWP-050R. Course must be taken for letter grade to fulfill Muir College writing requirement. This is a Distance Education course.