T

he First Writing Requirement. . .

Every year, the Professional & Academic Writing Program is home to about 2,000 undergraduates working to complete the First Writing Requirement. Courses meeting the first writing requirement (FWR) include the stand-alone courses ENWR 110 and 210, as well as three sequences: ENWR 105/106, ENWR 105/107/108, and ENWR 215/216/217. On this page, you will find information about FWR placement and exemptions, as well as information about our course offerings and themes.

. . .And Beyond

In addition to its core curriculum, the Program offers courses in professional and academic writing, special topics courses, and a graduate seminar in the teaching of writing. The Program also houses the Writing Center, which offers free, individualized writing consultation to all UVa students and faculty.


Permanent Administrators:

Gregory Colomb, Director   (434) 924-6614, g-colomb@virginia.edu
Jon D'Errico, Associate Director   (434) 924-7072, derrico@virginia.edu
Claire Chantell, ENWR 105/106 Coordinator  (434) 924-3815, cc2de@virginia.edu

2007-2008 Administrative Team (September - May)

Michael Lewis, Director of First-Year Writing
Joley Wood, Writing Center Director
Lindsay Wright, Writing Center Assistant Director
 
Alison Caviness, Pedagogy Mentor
Ben Fagan, Pedagogy Mentor
Michael Lewis, Pedagogy Mentor
Jon Readey, Pedagogy Mentor
Brad Tuggle, Pedagogy Mentor


(Note: questions about the MFA program and undergraduate creative writing courses should be directed to the ever delightful Sydney Blair, shb7f@virginia.edu.)