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Emphasis in Rhetoric and Composition
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While the Department of English has no program or track for Rhetoric and Composition at the M.A. level, it is possible to establish a concentration in this field within the framework of the M.A. in American Studies or British and American Literature.
Choosing courses within the following guidelines (see below) is designed to give students a solid interdisciplinary foundation for their academic career through courses, seminars, and independent study in composition theory, rhetorical theory, history, discourse analysis, literary studies, cultural studies, and pedagogical theory.
Interested students are encouraged to meet with the Director of Graduate Studies and other faculty members before undertaking this emphasis.
This emphasis serves students interested in pursuing post-graduate work in writing, pedagogy, and rhetoric and literacy studies; advancing professional credentials in business, or who intend to enter a Ph.D. program in Rhetoric/Composition.
For a Rhetoric/Composition emphasis, students are strongly encouraged to take a course in composition theory, a course in rhetoric, and a course in discourse analysis.
Literary Studies
Three courses emphasizing one area of literary history, whether or not conforming to conventional period divisions.
Problems in Cultural and Interdisciplinary Study
Three courses, to be approved by both the UWP Graduate Program Coordinator and the Director of Graduate Studies for the English Department. (May include additional work in Rhetoric and Composition).
Theory and Critical Problems
Three courses from the following:
English 6480: Introduction to Theory
English 6350: Composition Theory and Research
English 6770: Studies in Discourse Analysis
English 7760: Rhetoric/Composition Discourse
M.A. Exam
M.A. candidates in British and American Literature take the examination related to their degree program. American Studies students with an emphasis in Rhetoric/Composition answer one question related to this field.