Writing is at the very core of the mission of the University. It is integral to the process of learning, to scholarly collaboration, and to the sharing of knowledge in every discipline.

The English Department Writing Program is dedicated to the teaching of writing, specifically at the 100- and 200-level. We aim to prepare all students to write effective analytic arguments that matter to them and to their audience in whatever academic and professional fields they choose to pursue; to read and analyze complex texts critically; and to develop flexible and appropriate strategies for revising academic writing to strengthen the development of ideas and hone the appropriateness of expression. In our creative writing courses, students also have the opportunity to explore the creation of fiction and poetry.

The majority of students at the University of Michigan fulfill the first-year writing requirement through our two 100-level courses (English 124 and English 125). Many students also choose to take our 200-level courses in creative writing, argumentative writing, and professional writing. Over the course of the academic year, we teach approximately 6700 students from across the university.

The Writing Program office manages all the 100- and 200-level writing courses in the English Department: monitoring enrollments, staffing courses, and providing support to writing instructors. The Writing Program staff are available during normal business hours to help with any questions. The Writing Program Director and Associate Director are available by appointment.

Questions? Please call the Writing Program office: 764-0418.

A Note from the English Department Writing Program Director