Yes, MSW-designated sections are just as rigorous as any other section of COLWRIT R1A. These sections are designated "MSW" by the College Writing Programs (CWP) and are not seen as separate courses by the University; they are not reported differently from any other section of COLWRIT R1A on students’ transcripts, nor are they listed separately in any printed catalog. There are only two differences between these MSW sections and any other section of COLWRIT R1A:
- All of the students are multilingual and will bring this unique background into the classroom.
- The instructor has experience helping students address writing challenges in English that may be unique to second-language writers.