Program in Writing and Communication

David Messmer

Associate Teaching Professor, Program in Writing and Communication

Director of FWIS

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African American literature, twentieth century American literature, graphic novels, and creative writing

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FWIS 100

Modern Children&Apos;S Literature

FWIS 100 introduces students to academic reading and writing through the study of a specific topic. In this course, students will acquire strategies to improve their critical reading comprehension and will learn how to enhance the clarity, style, and organization of their writing. Students will participate in group discussions and workshops, as well as individual consultations with Writing Coaches. Typical assignments include mapping an academic argument and summarizing a scholarly article. (This course does not fulfill the composition graduation requirement.)

First-Yr Writing Intensive SemFWIS3 credits