John W. Burkett
Minor in
Writing, Rhetoric, and Communication
The minor in Writing, Rhetoric, and Communication is a track of study designed to equip students with the productive crafts of writing and communication. The minor crosses traditional disciplinary categories with courses in English, philosophy, and missions for learning and applying principles of audience-centered communication. The minor is an attractive and useful program of study for anyone pursuing various vocations that require producing and analyzing public discourse or that require expertise in writing and communication. Rhetorical theory equips students to apply principles of communication to writing, speaking, and new media. The minor follows guidelines recommended by The National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) and The Conference on College Composition and Communication (CCCC) toward equipping students as effective and creative communicators to the glory of God and for the benefit of audiences.
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On-Campus
What kind of classes will I take?
- COM 3100 – Introduction to Communication Theory
- ENG 3590 – Advanced Writing
- ENG 3600 – Creative Writing
- PHI 3510 – Logic
- PHI 3520 – Rhetoric
- Select one of the following courses:
- COM 3150 – Introduction to Digital Media
- COM 4900 – Communication Internship