COMM 470 Communication in Health Care Contexts
College: Arts and Sciences
Department: Communication
Type: W
Status: Approved
REPORT ON RECERTIFICATION OF W COURSE: COMM 470
CERTIFICATION PERIOD: 9/1/24 to 9/1/28
We recommend that COMM 470 Communication in Healthcare Contexts 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) 55% of the final grade is based on writing quality; (2) the total number of words is 2,000; (3) the instructor to student ratio is 1:24; and (4) the assigned writing is appropriate to the major.
COMM 470’s writing components consist of five 200-word preparatory writing assignments, and one final paper. The feedback issued on earlier prep writing assignment will count as formative towards later ones; students will also receive formative feedback over five peer workshops. These workshops will also feature writing instruction that focuses on specific parts of the writing process, including paragraph structure, incorporating evidence, transitions, etc.
CERTIFICATION PERIOD: 9/1/24 to 9/1/28
We recommend that COMM 470 Communication in Healthcare Contexts 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) 55% of the final grade is based on writing quality; (2) the total number of words is 2,000; (3) the instructor to student ratio is 1:24; and (4) the assigned writing is appropriate to the major.
COMM 470’s writing components consist of five 200-word preparatory writing assignments, and one final paper. The feedback issued on earlier prep writing assignment will count as formative towards later ones; students will also receive formative feedback over five peer workshops. These workshops will also feature writing instruction that focuses on specific parts of the writing process, including paragraph structure, incorporating evidence, transitions, etc.