Rhetoric

RHET 1301 (ENGL 1301) Rhetoric I (3 semester credit hours) An introductory writing course that includes instruction in practical reasoning and the principles of rhetoric. (3-0) S

RHET 1302 (ENGL 1302) Rhetoric (3 semester credit hours) An integrated approach to writing, reading, and critical thinking; development of the grammatical, logical, and rhetorical skills necessary for university-level writing. (3-0) S

RHET 2302 Intermediate Composition and Rhetoric (3 semester credit hours) Continued development of the grammatical, logical, and rhetorical skills necessary for university-level writing. Prerequisite: RHET 1302 or instructor consent required. (3-0) S

RHET 4302 Advanced Writing and Research (3 semester credit hours) This course prepares students to practice advanced writing techniques as well as to research content and audience perspective. Students will study advanced style principles to create clear, concise content for professional and personal documents. Students will also learn about document development, advanced research methods, how to write and research in an ethical manner, and how to write on a collaborative basis. Prerequisites: (RHET 1302 and RHET 2302) or instructor consent required. (3-0) R

RHET 4303 Advanced Editing (3 semester credit hours) This course prepares students to strengthen deliverables such as presentations and reports. Students will learn how to propose and manage projects, to create style guides and editing plans, to query authors, and to respectfully provide constructive criticism. Students will also consider management and processes related to editing a project as a team as well as those related to an individual editor. Prerequisites: (RHET 1302 and RHET 2302) or instructor consent required. (Same as COMM 4303) (3-0) R

RHET 4310 Topics in Editing and Publishing (3 semester credit hours) Exploration of topics related to professional, academic/scholarly, and literary editing and publishing. May be repeated for credit as topics vary (6 semester credit hours maximum). Prerequisites: RHET 1302 and RHET 2310 or instructor consent required. (3-0) R

RHET 4320 Legal Research and Writing (3 semester credit hours) Introduction to legal writing and research; focus on developing and framing legal arguments. (3-0) S

RHET 4395 Internship (3 semester credit hours) Internship in professional and technical writing. Credit/No Credit only. Prerequisites: RHET 1302 and RHET 2310 and Program Head consent required. (3-0) R