English, Rhetoric and Writing Studies Concentration, BA

Department: English

The Rhetoric and Writing Studies concentration in the English major introduces students to the discipline of Rhetoric and Composition, which addresses the multiple ways that we engage each other through language, writing and communication. The concentration offers students the opportunity to practice various genres of writing, including technical and professional writing, journalistic reporting and creative writing; to study rhetoric and how cultural groups employ persuasive writing to achieve their goals; and to study the composing process writers engage in as a subject of inquiry.

Learning Outcomes

Grade Requirement

Majors must achieve a minimum grade of “C” in ENGL 101/101E - Writing Rhetorically and ENGL 102 - Writing Rhetorically with Sources . Credit earned for ENGL 101/101E and ENGL 102 may not be applied to the major.

The Department of English will permit a major to use only one passing grade below “C-” to satisfy requirements in the English major. An additional grade below “C-” will require the major to take another English course.

Course Requirements

Foundations in Writing (6 credits)

Complete two foundational courses.

ENGL 226 - Writing about Writing (This course should be completed first, before other courses in the concentration.)
ENGL 210 - Introduction to Rhetoric(s) (This course should be completed early in the major)

Area electives 200-level (6 credits)

Complete any two courses, selected from the following:

Area Electives 300-level (15 credits)

Complete five additional English (ENGL) courses (or fifteen additional credits) at the 300-level or above. Students double-majoring in English and Elementary Education may count ELED 314 - Literacy and Language for Emergent Readers and Writers  toward the elective requirement.
Three additional credits of ENGL 498 - Internship in English   may count as elective credit beyond the required three credits of internship.
A maximum of six credits of ENGL 499 - Directed Study in English   in English may be taken for elective credit.

Research Methods in Writing (3 credits)

Complete one course, selected from the following:

Internship (3 credits)

Three additional credits of ENGL 498 may count as elective credit beyond the required three credits with department approval via the “Substitue or Waive a Requirement in my Major” form.

ENGL 498 - Internship in English

Senior Capstone (3 credits)

Complete one course, selected from the following:

ENGL 489 - Advanced Portfolio Workshop
ENGL 493 - Seminar: Writing Studies
Note: Students may elect to take both courses, and one would count as an English elective.

Total minimum credits: 36

Core Curriculum Requirements

A minimum of 120 earned credit hours is required for graduation. These earned hours include the Core Curriculum Requirements as specified in the Core Curriculum section of this catalog and at the Core Curriculum website, www.bridgew.edu/corecurriculum. For additional graduation requirements, see the Undergraduate Academic Policies and Procedures section of this catalog.