Rhetoric and Writing Minor

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This minor can be declared through the department of English, Rhetoric, and Humanistic Studies .

Cadets who minor in Rhetoric and Writing will examine the philosophical and ethical foundations of rhetoric while developing and practicing the skills necessary for effective communication in public, professional, and private spheres. They learn to analyze rhetorically complex acts of communication (texts, speeches, images, gestures) by taking into consideration socio-political, historical, and cultural contexts in order to better understand human motives and enhance cooperation through the effective use of language.

Required:

ERH 201 - Rhetorical Traditions I Credit Hours: 3
ERH 202 - Rhetorical Traditions II Credit Hours: 3

Four courses, at least one which is at the 300- or 400-level:

ERH 207 - Ethics Credit Hours: 3
ERH 212 - Ancient Greek and Medieval Philosophy Credit Hours: 3
ERH 221 - Digital Rhetorics Credit Hours: 3
ERH 222 - Genre Studies - Poetry Credit Hours: 3
ERH 223 - Genre Studies - Fiction Credit Hours: 3
ERH 224 - Genre Studies - Nonfiction Credit Hours: 3
ERH 230 - Artistic Responses to Social and Political Issues Credit Hours: 3
ERH 250 - Teaching Writing Credit Hours: 3
ERH 301 - Rhetoric and Public Address Credit Hours: 3
ERH 302 - Civic Discourse Credit Hours: 3
ERH 303 - Cultural Rhetorics Credit Hours: 3
ERH 304 - Language and Style Credit Hours: 3
ERH 311-313 - Professional Writing (Discipline/Field Specific) Credit Hours: 3
ERH 314 - Technical Communication Credit Hours: 3
ERH 411 - Fieldwork Credit Hours: 3
ERH 470-479 - Seminar in Rhetoric and Writing Credit Hours: 3

Note:

When appropriate, other courses may be substituted, e.g., ERH 421 - One Text , ERH 422 - Major Figures , and ERH 495-496 Honors Thesis I & II. A notation will be included on the course schedule so that cadets are aware of this possibility. In addition, one Writing Intensive (W) course may be substituted for one Rhetoric/Writing elective.