Rhetorical studies emphasizes critical, historical and theoretical
study of public communication, including U.S. public address,
rhetorical criticism, argumentation, rhetorical theory, cultural
theory, feminist rhetoric and popular culture. The graduate program
focuses on understanding how various public discourses shape culture
and politics across many cultural communities.
Faculty include several scholars with national and international
reputations in the field. Students will have ample opportunities to
interact directly with faculty both in the classroom and as research
assistants.
In addition, the interdisciplinary nature of the Ph.D. encourages
students to pursue coursework in English, Political Science, Justice
Studies, Women's Studies, Humanities, Asian Pacific American Studies,
Religious Studies, History, Chicano/a Studies, African American Studies
and Environmental Studies.
