Writing Across the Curriculum

The Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) concept dates to the 1960s language across the curriculum movement in Great Britain. In the 1970s, WAC found fertile ground in U.S. colleges and universities amidst a perception of a national literacy crisis.

WAC programs often were started in English departments with all departments invited to participate. Interested faculty in many disciplines attempted to broaden the scope of student writing by incorporating opportunities in their classes.