Welcome to the website for Yeshiva College's Writing-Intensive (WI) Designation
The Yeshiva College Writing Program provides the following support for faculty from all disciplines who are teaching or preparing to teach a WI course:
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One-on-one consultations (for an overall course and/or individual lessons & goals)
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Interdisciplinary workshops each semester
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Coordination of WI classes
Benefits to Faculty and Students:
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Writing-Intensive courses will help students be able to better learn, remember, and comprehend class content.
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Writing-Intensive courses will help students be able to recognize that different academic disciplines utilize different styles and conventions while simultaneously underscoring that writing is a shared value.
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Writing-Intensive courses can help develop the intellectual focus for the course, provide material for discussion, and afford opportunities for further investigation.