Graduate Specialization in Rhetoric & Composition

(A shared program with the English Department)

Welcome!

The University of Rhode Island has a long and proven track record in the field of Rhetoric & Composition. With seven full-time tenured or tenure-track faculty devoted to the study and practice of Writing & Rhetoric, we boast the largest Rhetoric & Composition doctoral faculty in New England. And yet, we believe that sometimes it is best to Think Big by thinking small. Thus, our program admits a limited number of high quality applicants to each year's cohort - ensuring that each student receives appropriate support and ample opportunities to engage in our professional work alongside us.

Please explore the different aspects of our program, and contact us if you want to learn more about our graduate specializations:

Director of Graduate Studies in Rhetoric & Composition:	Bob Schwegler
Assistant Director of Writing & Rhetoric:	Joannah Portman Daley

Announcements

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Spotlight

E-Portfolio Presentations

All seniors in the Writing & Rhetoric major complete an electronic portfolio through our capstone course, WRT 495. The Spring 2009 class, consisting of Sam Fuller, Jessica Notardonato, Samantha Notardonato, Rob Petrin, Tatiana M. Uhoch, and Emily Weintraub, marked the second year for graduating our pioneer Writing & Rhetoric majors.

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Upcoming Events

Monday, December 14th

What: Portfolio Pandemonium
Where: The Writing Center
Who: WRT students, writing center tutors, and faculty

Wednesday, December 16th

What: ePortfolio Presentations
Where: Lippitt 402
Who: Colleagues, friends, and families of our graduating seniors