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Should a basic writing course carry credit status towards graduation? If yes, what kind of credit should be given?

• Yes= 56%
• No = 44%
• I think that some students should take 6 units of the first year writing course, and get BA credit for both. I think they should be getting academic credit for it that “counts” toward their graduation. A two semester writing sequence would be the best for most students, I think.
• As an elective credit.
• I’m fine with elective credit. I don’t think it should carry credit toward a major.
• Perhaps half the credit would be appropriate, but it depends on a lot of different factors ranging from course content to overall graduation requirements to media/public perception.
• I would argue for at least partial credit. The amount of work required for these courses is huge.
• elective or ENG
• The same credit as other courses.
• Academic credit equal to other courses that meet the same number of hours, provided that the basic writing course can be said, with at least a modicum of plausibility, to reach college-level work by t…
• Standard English/Humanities credit. It’s a benefit for students, not a hindrance, if they take this course.
• My answer to #12 is really “sometimes.” I think it depends on the student population and their experience with writing. Perhaps a 100 level course could be repeatable for elective credit.
• The same as any other course.
• 03 hours.
• N.A.--but I’m answering only for my college. Credit status seems to make sense in “bridge” type courses.