Writing Across the Curriculum

Teaching students to write well is one of the primary missions of the College of Arts and Sciences. Writing Intensive courses are intended to help students learn to express themselves formally and coherently in discursive prose. Writing is to be regarded not simply as information to which students should be exposed, but as a skill which requires practice. Writing Intensive courses equate extended, intensive writing with contemplative concentration on the subject matter: in any field, a student can learn by writing. Writing Intensive courses are therefore offered across the curriculum.

Instructors seeking information about how to create a new WI course should consult current WI Guidelines or contact Daniel Mahala, Director of Writing Across the Curriculum at MahalaD@umkc.edu.

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