Writing-Intensive courses are specially designated courses in which…
Writing is used as a tool for learning the subject.
The instructor interacts with students to help them improve their writing.
Writing is a major element in the course grade.
The student does a significant amount of writing -- at least 4,000 words (equivalent to 16 typed pages) during the semester.
Class size is limited to 20 students to allow for substantial instructor-student interaction.
Yes. Almost all WI courses taught at Leeward CC require previous completion of English 100 or equivalent with a C or better.
In order for a class to receive WI designation, the instructor has to submit a proposal to a faculty committee for approval. Not all instructors choose to do this.
Because writing skills are important -- both in college courses and in "real life". Employers want to hire graduates who have good communication skills; these are also the employees who are most likely to advance on the job.
To give students a head start if they're transferring to UH-Mānoa, where five WI courses are required for the Bachelors degree. Two of these courses can be lower-division (100- or 200-level). WI courses you take at Leeward CC count toward this degree requirement when you transfer.
Two WI courses are required.
For students who began here before Fall 2003, one WI course is required for the AA degree.
Leeward CC's WI courses will transfer and be accepted to fulfill the lower division WI requirements at any other UH system institution which requires lower division WI graduation requirements. Please be aware that every UH institution has different graduation requirements. Please check with a counselor for more detailed information.