Rhetoric and Writing

The minor in Rhetoric and Writing Studies (RWS) focuses on the history, theory, and practice of rhetoric in order to hone students' ability to craft persuasive and analytical prose and deepen their understanding of composition and the writing process. The minor is designed to meet the diverse needs of both English majors and students from other disciplines. Students selecting the RWS minor should consult first with the undergraduate advisor in their department or program for approval of the minor and then with an undergraduate advisor in the Department of English. Working with advisors, students will select a sequence of courses to fulfill the requirements of the minor. To count toward the minor, all courses must be completed with a grade of C or better. This minor requires 18 hours.

Required Courses

ENGL 1301 Rhetoric and Composition I
ENGL 1301 Rhetoric and Composition II

Four of the following

ENGL 3371 Advanced Exposition
ENGL 3374 Writing, Rhetoric, and Multimodal Authoring
ENGL 3380 Rhetoric and Writing with Sound
ENGL 3381 Rhetorical Making
ENGL 3385 Topics in Rhetoric and Composition
ENGL 3386 Writing About Music
ENGL 3387 Tutoring Writing
ENGL 4341 Rhetoric and Composition: History, Theory, and Practice I
ENGL 4342 Rhetoric and Composition: History, Theory, and Practice II
ENGL 4370 Rhetoric and Composition for Secondary School Teachers
ENGL 4371 Advanced Argumentation