The minor in Rhetoric and Writing requires a minimum of 18 hours.
Students must complete ENG 101 and 102 with a grade of C or better before beginning the minor.
At least six of the eighteen hours must be taken at the 400-level. A minor in Rhetoric and Writing may be combined with an English major; however, courses may not be counted for both programs.
Core Requirements (9 hours):
ENG 201 - Intermediate Composition
ENG 490 - Advanced Composition
Either ENG 334 - Scientific Writing or ENG 491- Technical and Business Writing
Electives (9 hours) from the following:
ENG 332 - Argument
ENG 333 - The Rhetoric of Videogames
ENG 410 - Rhetoric, Writing, and Citizenship
ENG 411 - Internship in Writing
ENG 412 - Digital Literacies
ENG 444 - Creative Nonfiction
ENG 465 - Special Topics (with advisor approval)
ENG 488 - Rhetoric, Politics, and the Law
ENG 489 - Style and Intentionality
Electives should be selected in consultation with Dr. Anushiya Ramaswamy, the Department mentor for the Rhetoric and Writing minor. Click here to download a PDF of the Rhetoric and Writing minor requirements.
