CARC 101 Cultural and Social Issues in the Natural, Built and Virtual Environment
College: Architecture
Department: College of Architecture
Type: W
Status: Approved
REPORT ON CERTIFICATION OF W COURSE: CARC 101
CERTIFICATION PERIOD: 1/1/22 to 1/1/26
We recommend that CARC 101 Cultural and Social Issues in the Natural, Built and Virtual Environment be certified as a writing (W) course. We have reviewed a representative syllabus and have determined that the course meets or exceeds the following criteria: (1) 35% of the final grade is based on writing quality; (2) the total number of words is 2000; (3) the instructor to student ratio is 1:25; and (4) the assigned writing is appropriate to the major.
Students write up two reflection papers about the Aggie Experience and a final, longer reflection. The Aggie Experience topics focus on activities outside of the classroom that explore issues discussed in this course or with organizations that are addressing issues discussed in this course, including how culture and the built/natural environment influence each other. Each student is required to participate in two pre-approved activities. The first reflection paper is graded but low stakes and provides a model for the next two reflections. In addition, for the final reflection students are asked to attend a session at the University Writing Center and receive written instructor feedback on a draft. Instruction includes attention to the demands of reflective writing in a professional setting, models, and a focus on scientific writing at the end of the course.
CERTIFICATION PERIOD: 1/1/22 to 1/1/26
We recommend that CARC 101 Cultural and Social Issues in the Natural, Built and Virtual Environment be certified as a writing (W) course. We have reviewed a representative syllabus and have determined that the course meets or exceeds the following criteria: (1) 35% of the final grade is based on writing quality; (2) the total number of words is 2000; (3) the instructor to student ratio is 1:25; and (4) the assigned writing is appropriate to the major.
Students write up two reflection papers about the Aggie Experience and a final, longer reflection. The Aggie Experience topics focus on activities outside of the classroom that explore issues discussed in this course or with organizations that are addressing issues discussed in this course, including how culture and the built/natural environment influence each other. Each student is required to participate in two pre-approved activities. The first reflection paper is graded but low stakes and provides a model for the next two reflections. In addition, for the final reflection students are asked to attend a session at the University Writing Center and receive written instructor feedback on a draft. Instruction includes attention to the demands of reflective writing in a professional setting, models, and a focus on scientific writing at the end of the course.