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  1. University Writing Program

    Who We Are. GW's University Writing Program (UWP) aims to strengthen every GW student's ability to write clearly and effectively, preparing them for excellence in their academic and professional careers. First Year Writing courses and Writing in the Disciplines courses approach writing through a variety of topics to engage students across ...

  2. Writing in the Disciplines

    For their writing requirement, all undergraduate students are required to take UW 1020, University Writing (4 credits) and at least two Writing in the Disciplines (WID) courses (minimum 6 credits) for a total of 10 credit hours. WID courses are identified by a "W" appended to the course number.

  3. First Year Writing

    The First Year Writing courses (UW 1020s) exist to strengthen students' writing abilities in ways that will serve them during their academic careers at GW and in their future pursuits. UW 1020 courses emphasize the importance of strong writing, critical thinking and communication skills for future academic and professional success.

  4. UW Course Descriptions

    Visit the GW Office of the Registrar for the latest schedule of classes by semester. Learn more about UW 1020 requirements, exemptions and hybrid and service learning options. For a list of Writing in the Disciplines (WID) courses, visit the Undergraduate Advising website.

  5. University Writing (UW)

    UW 1020. University Writing. 4 Credits. University-level, independent research and writing. Learning to frame research questions, identify and analyze supportive and contradictory evidence, employ a variety of research methods, and use the ideas of other writers appropriately. Developing strategies to draft and revise clear, engaging prose for ...

  6. University Writing Program

    Nearly every one of the university's 3,000 first-year students interacts with the Writing Program during their academic careers. Visit the UWP website to learn more about University Writing and Writing in the Disciplines courses, attend writing events and workshops or connect with our interdisciplinary faculty from across the university.

  7. BA in Creative Writing and English

    GW at PEN/Faulkner Students in the major are challenged to explore creative writing in many forms, from poetry and short fiction to playwriting, memoir and avant garde techniques. Creative writing majors work with nationally and internationally recognized faculty and meet inspiring writers, poets, memoirists and editors who visit campus to ...

  8. Spring UW Course Descriptions

    In this writing course, we will examine the intersection between the visual arts and the history of textiles. The Cotsen Textile Traces Study Collection at The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum will serve as the foundation of research for all assignments throughout the semester. Art museum catalogue entries, academic ...

  9. About

    Writing is a central component of GW's General Education Curriculum, which requires that all undergraduates must complete 4.0 credit hours of a First Year Writing seminar (UW 1020) and at least 6.0 credit hours across Writing in the Disciplines (WID) courses.The University Writing Program interacts with nearly every one of the university's 3,000 first year students.

  10. GW Writing Center

    The GW Writing Center offers free, peer-based support to students and faculty from across the university. Clients participate in one-on-one sessions with student consultants on their projects at all stages of the writing process. Our conversation-based approach helps clients strengthen their abilities as writers and become stronger editors of their own work.

  11. English (ENGL)

    Introduction to Creative Writing. 3 Credits. An exploration of genres of creative writing (fiction, poetry, and/or playwriting). ... be repeated for credit if taught by a different instructor. Prerequisites: One of the following upper-level creative writing courses: ENGL 2210, ENGL 2240, ENGL 2250, ENGL 2460, ... GW is committed to digital ...

  12. Course Descriptions

    After successful completion of EAP 1015, you will go on to take UW 1020, GW's required first-year writing class. Grading Policy. A grade of C- or above in EAP 1015 indicates that the student is prepared to write solid academic essays in GW's required first-year writing course, UW 1020.

  13. The George Washington University

    The George Washington University Department of English in the Columbian College offers comprehensive training in critical theory and literary and cultural studies, exposing students to a diversity of texts across global and transnational lines. From Beowulf to Derek Walcott, from Virginia Woolf to Sojourner Truth, courses explore the human ...

  14. Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Creative Writing and English

    Office of Undergraduate Admissions The George Washington University 800 21st St NW Suite 100 Washington, DC 20052. ... After successful completion of UW 1020, 6 credits distributed over at least two writing in the discipline (WID) courses taken in separate semesters. WID courses are designated by a "W" appended to the course number.

  15. Writing Help

    Writing Center. TheGW Writing Center offers free, peer-based support to students and faculty from across the university. Clients participate in one-on-one sessions withstudent consultants on their projects at all stages of the writing process. Our conversation-basedapproach helps clients strengthen their abilities as writers and become stronger ...

  16. About

    The GW Writing Center's approach focuses on creating a dialogue between writer and consultant, and collaborating to refine the writer's argument, organization, use of examples, clarity and audience. The Writing Center is part of the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences' University Writing Program, which administers GW's required writing courses.

  17. WID Course Guidelines for Faculty

    If WID and non-WID versions of a course are offered simultaneously, syllabi should clearly articulate the differences between the two courses. WID credit cannot be offered for the non-WID version of the course. WIDs should be cross-listed only with other WIDs. Students will not receive WID credit if enrolled under a non-WID course number.

  18. Writing Center

    Students working on writing samples. 2Ls and 3Ls working on seminar papers or journal notes*. LLMs working on theses*. Students working on papers for skills competitions. 2000 H Street, NW. Washington, DC 20052. The Writing Center is staffed by approximately 50 Writing Fellows, who are upper-level law students with strong writing and analysis ...

  19. Executive and Continuing Legal Education

    The Office of Executive and Continuing Legal Education provides high-quality educational opportunities for lawyers and law-related professionals to fulfill their life-long learning needs. Georgetown Law has been a leader and innovator in legal education for nearly 150 years. Located in the heart of the nation's capital, Georgetown Law's ...

  20. Writing in English at University

    The course consists of four modules: 1. Writing in English at university: An introduction 2. Structuring your text and conveying your argument 3. Using sources in academic writing 4. The writer's toolbox: Editing and proofreading In each module you will find video lectures and reading assignments, as well as assignments, such as quizzes and ...

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  22. Generative Voice AI: Text-to-Speech and Voice Cloning Tools

    This course showcases exciting AI tools using text-to-speech, voice conversion, and voice cloning technologies. Explore tools like Murf AI, ElevenLabs, and Descript's Regenerate and Overdub tools. We'll also explore the background, applications, ethics, and legal considerations of this type of generative AI technology. Learn More

  23. PDF The Diary of Anatoly S. Chernyaev 1987

    10 President Reagan's Speech in West Berlin at the Brandenburg Gate on June 12, 1987 during which he challenged Gorbachev to "take down this wall.". Today Aksenov Jr. and his "comrades in arms" -the creators of the neo-Marxism-Leninism—came to visit me. Chernyshev, the youngest, spoke for the most part.

  24. Building a Recommendation System with Python Machine Learning and AI

    In this hands-on course, Lillian Pierson, P.E. covers the different types of recommendation systems out there, and shows how to build each one. She helps you learn the concepts behind how recommendation systems work by taking you through a series of examples and exercises. Once you're familiar with the underlying concepts, Lillian explains ...

  25. Complete Guide to Oracle Database 23ai: From Beginner to Advanced

    As open-source technology becomes more standard, this course highlights the importance of robust, mature, and fully-supported relational database systems. Join instructor Kellyn Gorman as she guides you on your journey toward becoming a proficient database administrator, covering the robust features, innovative enhancements, and powerful ...

  26. University Writing

    Courses. The University Writing Program (UWP) provides comprehensive writing instruction to and administers the writing requirement for all bachelor's degree-seeking students in all schools and colleges of the University. The UWP is staffed by a multi-disciplinary faculty and is organized into three divisions: First-Year Writing, Writing in the ...

  27. Microsoft and Apple drop OpenAI seats amid antitrust scrutiny

    ChatGPT maker plans strategy to engage crucial partners as regulatory scrutiny of sector increases

  28. Opinion

    I have great respect for President Biden. He saved our country from a tyrant. He is a man of uncommon decency.He cares deeply about our democracy. He has been one of the best presidents of our time.

  29. UC Santa Barbara and Tuskegee University launch pilot program to

    A unique pilot program at UC Santa Barbara focuses on writing for diverse voices, creating a new kind of space between a Hispanic Serving Institution and an HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities). Ten Booker T. Washington Scholars from Alabama's Tuskegee University — an HBCU — will spend the summer at UCSB — an HSI — taking classes in screenwriting.