This report was initiated by the Department of Sociology at Uppsala University and aims to investigate how the department helps its students to develop academic literacies. Another aim is to provide suggestions on how the department can develop teaching practices in order to integrate writing within its courses. In the report, we have examined course designs, learning outcomes and writing instructions. In addition, we have interviewed teachers and analyzed students’ texts. The report is concluded by some general suggestions on how the department can continue to support the students’ academic literacies.