Guidelines and Curriculum for the Ph.D.
in Rhetoric
» Only
coursework completed with a 'B' or better may apply toward
completion of the doctoral degree; in addition, doctoral students
are expected to maintain at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
» All
requirements toward a doctoral degree, aside form a completed
master's degree, must be completed with in a period of ten
consecutive calendar years from the date doctoral credit is first
earned.
» Residency: Students are strongly encouraged to enroll in full time
courses for at least two consecutive semesters.
» Students must complete 90 credit hours (including 12 dissertation
hours) beyond the baccalaureate (6 to 9 hours may be taken toward a
minor)
» Curriculum
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Rhetoric Core
»
ENG
5343. Rhetoric and Composition: Theory and Practice
»
ENG
5353. Rhetoric and Composition: Theory and Pedagogy of Electronic
Texts
»
ENG
6203: History of Rhetoric I
»
ENG
6213: History of Rhetoric II
»
Electives: 6 hours (in consultation with the student’s advisor)
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Literature Component: At least 18 hours
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Linguistics Component: At least 3 hours
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Literary Theory Component: Minimum of 3 hours
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Dissertation: Minimum of 12 hours
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Electives: The remaining required hours (of 90 beyond the
baccalaureate) will be chosen in consultation with the student's advisor)
»
Research Tools
(click on link)
» Students will complete Qualifying Examinations
(given only in April and November each year) in three content
areas (historical/theoretical rhetoric, applied rhetoric, and an
elective area)
» Students will write a dissertation, followed by a defense and final
examination
Updated
24 September 2007
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