Isn’t writing instruction the job of the English Department?
Studies have shown that students need to practice and develop their writing throughout their entire college careers in order to become successful writers. Two semesters of writing instruction can only lay the groundwork for a much longer process. ENG 111 introduces students to basic and commonly shared academic writing conventions and basic research, and it also introduces students to writing modes that foster learning and revision. ENG 151 introduces students to more serious academic research techniques and gives them an insight into academic writing and thinking across various disciplines. While these two courses prepare students to learn how to write and use writing as a way of learning, students’ development as writers depends on continued reinforcement in all courses. Also, students will require further instruction in discipline-specific writing conventions.
