Help available for developing a W or C course
Instructors who have questions about writing a syllabus for a W or C course can get help from the University Writing Center (UWC) through both one-to-one discussions and group workshops.
UWC administrators can offer individual guidance to instructors—either in person or via email—whether they’re just starting to develop a syllabus or have an existing one they want to revise.
The UWC also offers group workshops on a variety of topics related to teaching W or C courses, including syllabus design. These workshops can be customized to meet the needs of specific colleges, departments, or programs. Balester and the other UWC administrators can help instructors develop a syllabus that
- integrates writing instruction with course content
- sequences assignments that build logically
- offers students opportunities for revision
- provides students adequate feed-back
- uses peer review to encourage self-reflection and critical thinking
- reduces the instructor’s grading load
- incorporates technology such as blogs or wikis
- discourages plagiarism.
“My staff and I are eager to work with instructors as they draft their W or C course syllabus,” says UWC Executive Director Valerie Balester. “We can help instructors adjust their assignments so they are both appropriate to that particular discipline and encourage good writing practice. We can also advise faculty who want to incorporate a new tool like a class blog or a podcast into their course.”
Instructors can also get help from the UWC’s online faculty resources, including Web pages on developing a W or C syllabus, learning outcomes, and developing a W or C assignment.
To schedule either an individual consultation or a group workshop on syllabus development, contact the writing center at: uwc@tamu.edu.
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