Department of Writing and Rhetoric

The Department of Writing and Rhetoric (WRT) addresses the evolving nature of persuasion and written communication in the 21st century.

We offer a Major and Minor in Writing and Rhetoric. Through tracks in professional writing, writing for digital media, and writing studies, our degree programs prepare students for work as writers, editors, new media composers, writing consultants, and educators in a variety of public, private, and educational settings.

Our faculty offer a wide range of writing courses that are open to majors and non-majors alike, including:

 And we offer courses focused on a range of contemporary rhetorical, educational, and research practices, including:

Many of our courses fulfill general education requirements for writing-intensive, knowledge applications, global perspective, and diversity. Check out a full list of our general education and upper-level course offerings, or see more information about the range of Featured Classes we're offering in Winter 2015.

Learn more about Oakland University's award-winning, nationally recognized First-Year Writing Program. Get information about our Graduate Courses, including courses in Teaching Writing, Teaching Writing with New Media, and Digital Culture.