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Many courses at Western have a significant writing component. Although not all, a number of such courses have been designated as essay courses. These are identified by the suffixes E for a full course, F/G/Z for a half-course. Students should carefully review the course outlines to determine how they are to be evaluated in each course they select. Students having difficulty preparing written assignments should seek assistance from the Effective Writing Service in the Student Development Centre. This is an instructional unit designed to help students from all disciplines improve their writing skills. Students registered in three-year BA programs in Arts, Social Science or Kinesiology must include at least two designated essay courses, one of which must be senior (numbered 100-499). For students who declare an area of concentration in May 1995 or later, this senior essay course must be in their area of concentration. (Also see ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY (Admission Requirements).)

These two essay courses must be completed through The University of Western Ontario or through one of its affiliated colleges. Students are encouraged to take an essay course in first year.