The ability to express ideas clearly and effectively in writing is essential to success as a student and citizen.
Students learn and practice these skills throughout their academic career at Purchase College, beginning with College Writing (WRI 1110) in their first year. College Writing teaches students to:
produce strong written work at the college level
read and think critically
take a position and develop an argument of their own
research a topic and write a well-organized paper that develops their claims in dialogue with the sources
revise and improve their papers
present their ideas orally
College Writing is taught in small sections in a seminar/discussion format that requires students to achieve proficiency in speaking and listening as well as writing and reading.
Entering students may only be exempted from College Writing by achieving an AP score of 4 or higher. For additional information, refer to the college policies.
English as an Additional Language
Courses in English as an additional language (EAL) are also offered under the auspices of the college writing program.
