The
Writing and Rhetoric concentration
emphasizes the study of the elements of rhetoric (the art of using language
effectively), along with intensive practice in a range of genres. Students
learn to write powerfully and precisely as they develop expertise in
nonfiction, academic and workplace writing needed for a range of careers and
higher degrees. Along with workshops in creative nonfiction, the essay and
writing for the Web, course offerings include classical and contemporary
rhetoric and the teaching of writing.
ABOUT THE FIELD OF WRITING AND
RHETORIC
In addition to preparing students
for graduate study in law, education, English, journalism, business and social
work, the B.A. in English with a Concentration in Writing and Rhetoric provides
excellent preparation for careers such as: advertising, broadcasting,
communications, editing, fundraising, grant writing, government, lobbying,
marketing, politics, public relations, research, Web design and writing.
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
To be admitted to this program you
must:
- Have a minimum overall grade-point high school average of 75% or higher
- Submit a high school transcript\
- Transfer students must present an overall grade-point average of 2.0
- Submit a completed application to the Office of Admissions (see Submitting an Application for Admission)
SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION FOR
ADMISSION
All applicants must apply for
admission to Long Island University's Brooklyn Campus. Please apply online at My LIU or use the Apply
Now link in the top navigation bar. For more information on the
admissions process, visit the Office
of Admissions Web site or call 718-488-1011.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Continued enrollment in this program
is contingent upon maintaining an overall grade-point average of 2.0 and a
grade-point average of 2.0 in the concentration.
For more information about the
program, contact the English Department’s undergraduate advisor, Wayne Berninger. For information about
English-major advisement and mentoring, visit the Undergraduate Advisement page. For further
information about the BA and the other programs and activities of the
Department, visit The Longest Island (the English
Department’s blog).
COURSE OF STUDY
TAKE THE
FOLLOWING:
- English 192 Senior Thesis in Writing & Rhetoric (3 credits)
TAKE five WRITING WORKSHOPS--with the stipulation that at least one of them be 171 or 172. CHOOSE FROM THE FOLLOWING:
- English 126 News Writing [Same as Journalism 119. English majors should be sure to register for this course as ENG 126 rather than JOU 119.] (3 credits)
- English 163 Explorations in Non-Fiction Writing (3 credits / anyone may take twice)
- English 168 Creative Non-Fiction Workshop (3 credits / W&R and CW may take twice)
- English 171 Classical Rhetoric (3 credits)
- English 172 Contemporary Rhetorical Theory (3 credits / W&R may take twice)
- English 173 Writing in the Community (3 credits / W&R may take twice)
- English 174 Teaching Writing (3 credits / W&R may take twice)
- English 175 Writing for the Professions (3 credits / W&R may take twice)
TAKE FOUR
ADDITIONAL ENGLISH COURSES—WITH THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS:
- One must be in Creative Writing. Choose from 164, 165, 166, 167, 168.
- The other three must be in Literature. Two of those three must be from 128, 129, 158, 159, 169.
- The only way English 168 can satisfy two different requirements is if you take it TWICE.
- Honors students may be able to count Honors electives (if taught by English professors).
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