CWU 184 - First-Year Experience

Description:
Discipline-specific content designed to introduce scholarly approaches to inquiry and problem solving. Small classes facilitate interaction with faculty and peers, and develop skills in critical thinking, oral and written communication, and information literacy.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: students must have appropriate test scores to be eligible for ENG 101 or have satisfactorily completed Transitional English (ENG 100T) prior to enrolling.

Credits: (4)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Explore methods of academic inquiry through engaging subject matter.
Discuss concepts effectively with peers.
Use writing-to-learn strategies to clarify ideas and understand new concepts.
Communicate effectively through oral presentation.
Recognize and apply critical thinking strategies used in a discipline.
Engage in a library-led information literacy session and apply best practices for evaluating information sources in scholarly research.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
11/30/17

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
Fall Locations: Ellensburg, Online, Des Moines, Lynnwood, Moses Lake, Sammamish, Pierce County, Wenatchee, Yakima Winter Locations: Ellensburg, Online, Des Moines, Lynnwood, Moses Lake, Sammamish, Pierce County, Wenatchee, Yakima Spring Locations: Ellensburg, Online, Des Moines, Lynnwood, Moses Lake, Sammamish, Pierce County, Wenatchee, Yakima Summer Locations: Ellensburg, Online, Des Moines, Lynnwood, Moses Lake, Sammamish, Pierce County, Wenatchee, Yakima