Rhetoric and Public Writing, Minor

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Requirements for the Minor in Rhetoric and Public Writing:

The Rhetoric and Public Writing minor strengthens the professional writing skills of students of any major by teaching them how to use the analytical tools of a liberal arts education in non-academic settings. The core courses explore both the concepts involved in effective writing and the practice of those concepts in community and work-place settings. Electives allow students to deepen and enrich their knowledge base with related courses in other programs. Along the way, class projects and internships allow students to gain résumé-building experience.

Students who complete this minor will be equipped with timeless skills that are more essential than ever in a rapidly changing world. Students should contact the Center for Experiential Learning for internship possibilities.

L.ENG 277 - Rhetoric and Political Engagement-EI Credits: 3
L.ENG 278 - Grant and Proposal Writing Credits: 3
L.ENG 279 - Writing for New Media Credits: 3
L.ENG 390 - Writing as Social Action Credits: 3

Select one from:

L.ENG 237 - Fiction Writing Credits: 3 Elective
L.ENG 238 - Poetry Writing Credits: 3 Elective
L.ENG 236 - Writing the Midwest Landscape-EC Credits: 3 Elective
L.ENG 239 - Creative Nonfiction Writing-EC Credits: 3 Elective
L.ENG 380 - Nature Writing Credits: 3 Elective
L.ENG 383 - Nonfiction Literature & Workshop Credits: 3 Elective
L.ENG 384 - Advanced Fiction Writing Credits: 3 Elective
L.ENG 385 - Advanced Poetry Writing Credits: 3 Elective
L.ENG 389 - Revision, Editing & Publishing Credits: 3 Elective
L.COM 164 - Digital Imaging Credits: 3 Elective
L.COM 202 - Public Relations Writing Credits: 3 Elective
L.COM 204 - Organizational Communication Credits: 3 Elective
L.COM 262 - Photojournalism Credits: 3 Elective (J-Term)
L.COM 264 - Desktop Publishing Credits: 3 Elective
L.CIT 320 - Web Publishing Credits: 3

Select one from:

L.COM 325 - Political Campaign Communication Credits: 3 Elective (J-Term)
L.POL 101 - Issues in American Politics-EI Credits: 3 Elective
L.POL 121 - Issues in Global Politics-EI Credits: 3 Elective
L.POL 201 - Campaigns & Elections Credits: 3 Elective
L.POL 203 - The Road to the White House Credits: 3 Elective
L.SCW 190 - The Working Poor Credits: 3 Elective (J-Term)
L.RST 371 - Catholic Social Teachings-VX Credits: 3 Elective
L.SOC 254 - Race & Ethnicity Credits: 3 Elective
L.SOC 216 - Social Problems Credits: 3 Elective
L.SOC 375 - Social Movements Credits: 3 Elective

Three Credit Internship:

Students completing the Rhetoric and Public Writing minor will successfully undertake a three credit internship at a site such as a non-profit or civic organization, a government office, or a business where they will apply concepts learning in their coursework to meet the needs of the broader community. Internship activities might include writing grants, designing informational materials, composing correspondence, editing documents, producing web content, or similar projects. Students should contact the Center for Experiential Learning to pursue internship possibilities. Credits: 3

21 Total Required Credits

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