Writing in the Disciplines Program

 Effective fall 2012 ENGL 105i will replace ENGL 102i

Do you need to take English 102?

Have you already decided on a major?

Do you want more specialized writing instruction?

ENGL102i might be for you!

An Overview of English 102i

As our Writing in the Disciplines (WID) Program, English 102i is a more specialized variant of the standard English 102 course. Both courses satisfy the English 102 requirement and you are invited to take either course. English 102i differs from the standard English 102 course in that each section concentrates in a one broad disciplinary area, including Writing in Humanities, in Business, in Social Sciences, in Natural Sciences, and in Law. Within the disciplinary area, the English 102i course covers a range of sub-disciplines and genres.

These courses are ideal for students who already have decided on a major. To select the appropriate English 102i course, match your major with one of the broad disciplinary areas. For instance, if you are an English or Philosophy major, you would sign up for Writing in Humanities. If you are a biology or pre-med major, you would sign up for Writing in the Natural Sciences. If you are a sociology or political science major, you would sign up for Writing in Social Sciences. If you are headed to professional school in Business or Law, you would sign up for one of these English 102i courses.

If you are not sure which area your intended major falls into, please check with your advisor in general college, your instructor, or the Writing Program. Anyone undecided on a major should simply take English 102.

Please note that the 102i sections fulfill the College’s English 102 requirement.

For more information about Writing in the Disciplines, click here. If you have any questions about English 102i visit the UNC Writing Program Office (202 Greenlaw Hall) or contact Karen Sardi (ksardi@email.unc.edu). You may also speak with your advisor.