Rhetoric, Writing, and Communications

**The department of Rhetoric, Writing and Communication is now offering an Honours degree program. See more information available under Department Links**

Students who major in Rhetoric and Communications practise writing in a variety of genres and read contemporary non-fiction, analyze visual and verbal texts, trace the impact of print and electronic media on western culture, and – through the study of theory and close attention to textual practices – examine how ideology is embodied in discourse. Students with a B.A. in Rhetoric and Communications can enter graduate studies in such fields as Communications, Composition, Media Studies, and Rhetoric. They are also well prepared for public- and private-sector careers that depend on advanced analytical and communicative skills, especially in writing.

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2023-2024 STUDENT RESOURCE

Fall 2024 - Winter 2025

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Features

Rhetoric and Wesmen's Basketball player's explores career paths

Rhetoric Student and Wesman’s Basketball Player Reflects on Time at UW

Wesmen basketball player and Rhetoric student, Donald Stewart, is using his time at UWinnipeg to explore careers both on and off the court.

Learn more about Rhetoric and Communications!

Paths of Identity Vol. 9 Launch!

The event takes place Wednesday, Nov. 6, 12:30-1:30 pm, in room 2D12 and will readings by students as well as some light refreshments. Rooted in Rhetoric is a journal of student writing, edited by students in the Department of Rhetoric, Writing, and Communications.

Online Writing Tutoring

The Writing Centre is offering Online Writing Tutoring through Zoom video-conference consultations this fall. . . .

Parenting/Internet/Kids: Domesticating Technologies

Parenting/Internet/Kids: Domesticating Technologies, co-edited by Dr. Fiona Joy Green (Department of Women’s and Gender Studies) and Dr. Jaqueline McLeod Rogers (Department of Rhetoric, Writing, and Communications)

DRWC's Student journal launches

The Department of Rhetoric, Writing, and Communications welcomes our newest faculty member

Bong-gi is very excited to be part of the University of Winnipeg community and looking forward to meeting the students and faculty at the Department of Rhetoric, Writing, and Communications. . . .

RAW Communications

Visit our RAW Communications page where students and alumni can blog on current or past events. . . .

The Department of Rhetoric, Writing, and Communications is offering 4000 level RHET courses. Click here for more information.

Follow us on Facebook (@rhetoric.uwinnipeg), Instagram (@uwrhet), and Twitter (@UWRHET) for news and updates about Team Rhetoric at UW!

Rhetoric, Writing, and Communications Club

Join the new Rhetoric, Writing, and Communications Club (RWCC) to connect with other students! Visit our RWCC page for club and meeting information. . . .

Student Video Interview Project

As a special one-time project, students in Composing Winnipeg (RHET-3321) prepared video interviews with accomplished Canadian writers. Access some of these interviews here. . . .