COMM 452 Cultural Studies of Communication Technology
College: Arts and Sciences
Department: Communication
Type: W
Status: Approved
REPORT ON RECERTIFICATION OF W COURSE: COMM 452
CERTIFICATION PERIOD: 9/1/22 to 9/1/26
We recommend that COMM 452 Cultural Studies of Communication Technology 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 2500; (3) the instructor to student ratio is 1:24; and (4) the assigned writing is appropriate to the major.
Students write a term paper. Formative feedback occurs through peer review. In addition, the instructor is available for conferences on drafts. Writing workshops occur throughout the semester and include review of academic writing style and avoiding cliches and overgeneralizations and time for peer review. In addition, the instructor approves the term paper topic via a proposal.
CERTIFICATION PERIOD: 9/1/22 to 9/1/26
We recommend that COMM 452 Cultural Studies of Communication Technology 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 2500; (3) the instructor to student ratio is 1:24; and (4) the assigned writing is appropriate to the major.
Students write a term paper. Formative feedback occurs through peer review. In addition, the instructor is available for conferences on drafts. Writing workshops occur throughout the semester and include review of academic writing style and avoiding cliches and overgeneralizations and time for peer review. In addition, the instructor approves the term paper topic via a proposal.