Offered by the Mount’s Department of English, the Writing Minor is for those who want to explore the theory and practice of writing in a more intensive way than is possible in other courses. Our Writing Minor is distinctive from other writing programs in that it covers communication in many forms; you can explore creative writing, editing, researching in the digital age, the business of publishing, classical rhetoric, scientific writing, and contemporary theories about composition. The Writing Minor will make you a strong and flexible writer.

• Complement any program — This program is available to all undergraduate students (regardless of your program or declared major) including English students. Developing strong communication skills will help you in your university studies and beyond.
• WRIT & ENGL courses — Any course designated as WRIT or ENGL / WRIT will count toward the Writing Minor. English students who are looking for courses to fulfill the requirements of a literature program (Honours, Major, Combined Major, Concentration, or Minor in English) cannot count WRIT courses as part of the literature requirements, although they can, of course, take WRIT courses as electives or enroll in the Writing Minor. Courses designated as ENGL / WRIT can fulfill requirements for either the Writing Minor or one of the literature programs.
• Registration — When registering, look under Writing in WebAdvisor (not English). However, in the University Calendar, look under English for a list of Writing courses. To register in the Library 2100 course, go to Library in WebAdvisor.