Western Writing Program Western Writing Program Western Illinois University has an innovative writing curriculum designed to support student development throughout their college career.
All students take a required writing course each of their first three years.
Other program features provide additional support for student writing. The course introduces a variety of research tools, including work in the WIU library and internet research. The sophomore course explores the relationship between writers and their readers. Reading a book-length study of an academic topic provides contexts for research and writing. English 280 Information Sheet Writing in the Disciplines.