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Composition Forum 23, Spring 2011
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Appendix 1 from “Rekindling Longwood University’s Rhetoric and Professional Writing Concentration and Minor, 2007-2010”

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Kristen Dayle Welch

This page contains text descriptions and links to PDF documents from posters in Appendix One of “Rekindling Longwood University’s Rhetoric and Professional Writing Concentration and Minor, 2007-2010”. For each poster, a brief text description precedes the original text.

Poster for Rhetorical Criticism course

Poster for Rhetorical Criticism course
(PDF version of rhetorical criticism poster)

Rhetorical Criticism course text description & original text

A black poster with two large writing-related images, one heavily manipulated. Includes lists of major assignments, topics, and contact information. Original text follows:

TR, 2-3:15, Spring 2010

Rhetorical Criticism

Dr. Kristen Dayle Welch

Join us in the exploration and practice of rhetorical criticism this spring.

Major Assignments

Students will analyze a short, non- fiction work in two papers:

  • Background and Rhetorical Situation
  • Analysis, using a system of rhetorical criticism

Topics:

  • Neo-Aristotelian Criticism
  • Burkean Rhetorics, Cluster Criticism, and Pentadic Criticism
  • Epistemic Rhetoricsand Fantasy-Theme Criticism
  • Ideological Criticism
  • Metaphoric Criticism

“[Edwin Black] allowed us—indeed, compelled us—to see familiar phenomena with new eyes, through unaccustomed angles of vision, and by doing so he broadened and deepened our understanding not only of particular rhetorical phenomena but of the nature and possibilities of rhetoric itself.” —Stephan Lucas

Need More Information? Contact Dr. Welch at welchkd@longwood.edu or call 395-2071

For information concerning disability access phone 434.395.2392 (V) or 711

Poster for Professional & Technical Writing Contest

Poster for Professional & Technical Writing Contest
(PDF version of contest poster)

Contest text description & original text

A green poster with a large image of a green scroll serving as background. Smaller images include work situations. Includes contest deadlines, prizes, links to a web site with more guidelines, and contact information. Original text follows:

The Rhetoric and Professional Writing Program invites Longwood Students to participate in our

2nd Annual Professional and Technical Writing Contest

Deadline for submissions: Friday, November 20, 2009

Awards

  • 1st Place: $100
  • 2nd Place: $50
  • 3rd Place: $25
  • Honorable Mention: $10

Full guidelines for submissions and entry forms are online at: www.longwood.edu/staff/welchkd

For more information, email Professor Welch at welchkd@longwood.edu or Professor Magill at magillea@longwood.edu

Special thanks to our sponsor: The Longwood University Undergraduate Scholarship Fund

Poster for Rhetoric & Professional Writing Program

Poster for Rhetoric and Professional Writing Program
(PDF version of program poster)

Program text description & original text

A white poster with two large writing-related images, one of students using a laptop. Includes lists of courses required for concentration and minor, and contact information. Original text follows:

Are you ready? See our Rhetoric & Professional Writing Program.

Concentration (24 credit hours)

  • Rhetorical Criticism
  • History of Rhetoric
  • Visual Rhetoric and Document Design
  • Creative Writing Non-Fiction
  • Technical Writing
  • Advanced Topics in Rhetoric and Professional Writing
  • Professional Writing and Editing
  • Internship in Rhetoric/Professional Writing

Minor

Required (9 hours)

  • Visual Rhetoric and Document Design
  • Technical Writing
  • Professional Writing and Editing

Electives (9 hours)

  • Rhetorical Criticism
  • History of Rhetoric
  • Writing Non-Fiction
  • Advanced Topics in Rhetoric and Professional Writing
  • Traditional and Modern English Grammar
  • Advanced Creative Writing Non-Fiction
  • Internship in Professional Writing

Want to know more? Visit our website: www.libguides.longwood.edu/rhetoric or email Dr. Kristen Welch, welchkd@longwood.edu.

For information concerning disability access phone 434.395.2392 (V) or 711

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