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Writing and Rhetoric Minor

Requirements for the Minor in Writing and Rhetoric

The minor in Writing and Rhetoric requires a minimum of 21 credit hours of courses.

I. Three (3) core courses as follows (9 credit hours):

ENGL 271Rhetoric for Writers

3
ENGL 369Argumentative Writing

3
ENGL 372Grammar and Style for Writers

3
Total Credit Hours:9

NOTE:

  • Completion of ENGL 373 English Grammar for Everyone is recommended prior to completion of ENGL 372 Grammar and Style for Writers.

II. Four (4) elective courses chosen from the following (12 credit hours):

ENGL 213Texts and Contexts

3
ENGL 299Special Topics

1-4
ENGL 366Opinion in Journalism

3
ENGL 367Advanced Composition

3
ENGL 373English Grammar for Everyone

3
ENGL 374Writing and Social Change

3
ENGL 375Writing for the Professions

3
ENGL 377Academic Writing

3
ENGL 378Advanced Writing I: The Essay

3
ENGL 379Writing in a Digital World

3
ENGL 399Special Topics

1-4
ENGL 455Writing Tutors

3
ENGL 465English Internships

1-12
ENGL 490Independent Study

1-6
Total Credit Hours:12

NOTE:

  • Courses in the minor may be taken only once for credit, except for ENGL 299 or ENGL 399.
  • Students may count ENGL 299 or ENGL 399 for credit in the minor only when the special topic focuses on writing.
  • ENGL 399, ENGL 465, and ENGL 490 are variable credit courses. No more than 3 credit hours in internships and/or independent studies may be counted toward the minor.

Additional Requirements

  • All students must earn a grade of C or higher in all courses required for completion of the minor.
  • The prerequisite for each core course is ENGL 100 English Composition; the prerequisite may be waived by permission of instructor.
  • A minimum of 15 credit hours counted toward the minor must be taken at Fredonia.
  • Students may count 6 credit hours of courses for both an English major and the writing and rhetoric minor.
  • Students should seek prior permission from the Chairperson to include courses from other departments as electives in the minor. No more than 6 credit hours will be accepted.
  • Please note that core courses are typically offered once a year; students are advised to plan carefully to ensure they can complete the necessary coursework in a timely fashion.

Total Credit Hours: 21