Rhetoric and Composition

The MA in English, Rhetoric and Composition track will prepare students to carry out technologically adept, theory-based writing research and pedagogy. The program will engage graduate students in the study of classical and modern rhetoric in order to explain the theoretical foundations of contemporary composition.

From its foundation in rhetorical theory, the program will focus on the research and practice of rhetorical theory, including technological applications, enabling students to develop their own research-based partnerships. Students will explore the intersections of community literacy, diversity, and rhetoric, applying these classroom investigations to community literacy projects.