Students pursuing the Advanced Certificate in Rhetoric and Writing will:
Gain knowledge of how theories, research, and practices from rhetoric and writing studies complement and intersect with diverse areas of study, e.g. literary theory, linguistics, communication and media studies, cultural studies, and education
Cultivate a clear sense of how writing genres respond to diverse rhetorical situations, including professional, public, and intellectual exigencies
Learn about and apply a variety of research methods used within writing and rhetorical studies, including historical analysis, archival studies, fieldwork, and place-based research
Develop a broad pedagogical understanding of rhetoric and writing studies appropriate to both secondary and collegiate classroom
Develop rhetorical knowledge and communicative skills relevant to a range of academic and professional career pathways