The independently arranged "W" Course Module is intended for students preparing to graduate who, through no fault of their own, lack the required two Writing-Emphasis Courses. Students who petition for the Module would include those who through misadvisement or illness did not take the scheduled “W" course. On the other hand, this provision could also apply to transfer students who have completed general education courses at another institution but not in "W,” modes. In some instances they could avail themselves of the “W” Module to fulfill "W" requirements.

This Module is not intended to act as a substitute for a department's or curriculum's "W" Course. It does not exempt students from trying to fulfill the original 'W" requirements.

Students applying for the independent study module must prove that they have been unable to take traditional "W” Courses. The "W" Course Module will be attached to a regular departmental course and carries no additional academic credit. This provision allows a student to utilize an academic course and apply writing assignments to course content.

Under normal circumstances, students are expected to petition for this Module no later than the fifth week of classes (no applications are accepted after the withdrawal deadline) following the prescribed route:

1. Student petitions department chair.
2. Chair reviews petition to see that a "hardship" case exists.
3. Student takes proposal form to faculty, requesting that faculty adapt the guidelines to the content course, preferably within the student's curriculum.
4. Faculty sends proposal to chair who determines that a legitimate academic experience exists.
5. Chair forwards proposal to dean for approval.
6. Dean sends proposal to WINC (Writing Initiatives Network Committee, c/o Susie Williams) for approval and to ensure consistency with regular “W” procedure.
7. Upon successful completion of the Module Upon successful completion of the Module, the faculty informs the WINC representative, who forwards names to the registrar, who adds "W".

“W” modules should adhere to the BCC “W” Course Guidelines
Guidelines (http://web.sunybroome.edu/~writecenter/wcourseform.html).
“W” modules must provide opportunities for students to:
• learn course material more actively and effectively
• write for their discipline/profession
• help students think critically about course concepts
• use a writing process that includes revision
• receive feedback from multiple audiences

Reason for Proposing a "W" Module:
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How will this course meet the “W" Course Guidelines? Please indicate types of assignments, number of pages, an explanation of how these assignments will stimulate critical thinking about course concepts, evaluation criteria, and revision policies. (Attach additional sheet if necessary).

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