Undergraduate
Writing, Rhetoric & Literacy Concentration
Write with Purpose
The Writing, Rhetoric and Literacy concentration builds on departmental strengths in writing theory and design, rhetoric, composition, public writing, and rhetoric and writing instruction.
This concentration is designed for students who wish to pursue the study of theories and practices of writing and rhetoric.
To find out what classes you take in this concentration, take a look at the WRL Advising Checksheet:
The Writing, Rhetoric and Literacy concentration offers you the opportunity to:
Study writing in a department that takes a humanistic approach to learning
Engage writing and rhetoric with a focus on genre, audience, invention, and style
Explore and practice writing and rhetorical approaches in social, cultural, and historical contexts
Explore & Engage
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Course Highlights
- E 150: English Studies Symposium
- CO 302: Writing in Digital Environments
- E 305: Principles of Writing & Rhetoric
- CO 402: Principles of Digital Rhetoric & Design
- E 406: Topics in Literacy
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Get Involved
Interested in community engagement? Apply for an internship at the Community Literacy Center and facilitate literacy opportunities that invite community members to engage in supportive writing spaces.
Education abroad opportunities abound! Learn more about our faculty-led programs, including:
- Sustainable Energy Futures in Denmark
- Community Education and Health in Zambia
- Summer in Oxford, England
Make friends and create community! Connect with English majors through Inklings, our student-run English social club.
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Career Paths
What can I do with this major?
Students who have chosen to major in English with a concentration in Writing, Rhetoric and Literacy have pursued careers in grant writing, nonprofit communications, media and journalism, business, government, and more.
Check out career stories from recent alumni at the link below.