Graduate Studies in Rhetoric and Professional Writing
Description
The Department of English offers an area of study concentrating on various aspects of professional, technical writing. The area of study is intended for students and practicing professionals who wish to develop their writing skills in order to seek or advance a career in professional writing and who wish to explore the rhetorical, linguistic, and technological context of professional writing. The area of study is also intended for students who wish to pursue the masters degree in professional writing as a stepping stone to further graduate study.
Tracks
Track I: at least 30 hours and foreign language requirement
Track II: at least 36 hours
Required Courses (9 hrs.)
- English 610 Rhetoric of Prose Composition
- English 625 Methods of Research in Technical Writing
- English 699 Master's Thesis
- English 609 Creative Writing
- English 624 Professional Writing Institute (1-6)
- English 626 Technical Writing
- English 627 Technical Editing
- English 628 Internship in Technical Writing, Research, or Editing
- English 632 Writing for Electronic Media
- English 692 Non-fiction Writing
Two of the following (6)
- English 603 Traditions in Written Rhetoric
- English 629 Topics in Rhetoric
- English 630 Theory and Research of Rhetoric and Professional Writing
- English 631 Topics in Professional Writing
- English 703 Seminar: Rhetorical Studies
Two of the following (6)
- English 606 Morphology
- English 614 Introduction to Linguistics
- English 615 Descriptive English Linguistics
- English 618 Morphology and Syntax
- English 620 Semantics
- English 633 Discourse Analysis
- English 634 Linguistics and Literature
Electives (0-6)
Students may elect Department of English courses in rhetoric, literature, and linguistics or, with the faculty advisor's approval, courses in such areas as communication, education, journalism, art, business, technology, and instructional technology from other departments.
For further information, contact:
Department of English
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, Illinois 60115
(815) 753-1608
