Mission and Goals

Everyday life in the 21^st century involves composing and understanding complex messages in multiple media and in varied contexts. In order to address challenges related to composing, rhetoric, and literacy in school, workplace, civic, and community settings, the Department of Writing and Rhetoric faculty engage in innovative research and teaching, often collaborating with students as well as community and campus partners to undertake this work.

As a department, we provide academic and public leadership on writing-related issues. Students in our undergraduate and graduate programs receive a comprehensive education in writing and rhetoric that enables them to communicate effectively, persuasively, and ethically across a range of civic, professional, and educational contexts.