Call for Papers:
Marshall McLuhan in a POMO World:
Is the Medium the Message?

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.

Our first year courses (RHET-1105) are offered in a number of versions ranging from a Multidisciplinary course to ones linked with specific courses in other departments. Each one, though, teaches writing as a means of discovering, developing, and revising ideas to help prepare students for success in academic studies and in subsequent careers.

Updated 02/03/10:
Course Descriptions
: 2009 - 2010 Student Handbook
Updated 01/05/10:
Course Timetable and Instructors (pdf): Fall Term, Winter Term, F-W Terms, W-S Terms

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NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

The University of Winnipeg's Department of Rhetoric, Writing, and Communications presents Marshall McLuhan in a POMO World: Is the Medium the Message? conference on October 14, 15, and 16, 2010.

Archives: 2008-09; 2009-10

Degrees/Programs Offered

3-Year BA in Rhetoric and Communications
4-Year BA in Rhetoric and Communications
Joint Communications Degree/Diploma (UW/RRC)
Public Relations Diploma (UW Continuing Education)

Students interested in the Rhetoric and Communications Major or the Joint Degree/Diploma program should contact the Department of Rhetoric, Writing, and Communications (786-9117) or view our web site for basic information. Students are also encouraged to seek advice from RHET faculty about appropriate courses.

An alternate path to the B.A. pursued by some students is to do a Public Relations diploma with Continuing Education (for which 30 hours of transfer credit are granted), and then complete the requirements for a Rhetoric and Communications degree in the remaining 60 credit hours.


Department of
Rhetoric, Writing, and Communications
3rd Floor of Graham Hall
University of Winnipeg
515 Portage Avenue
R3B 2E9

(204) 786-9117
c.hjalmarson@uwinnipeg.ca