This course examines theories of rhetorical argument. Students read rhetorical theorists who speculate about what makes certain speech persuasive, as well as contemporary rhetoricians who are actually creating persuasive written and oral texts. Students use these theories to analyze and construct original arguments. Subtitle focus announced the preceding semester. May be repeated under different subtitles to a maximum of six credits.

An undergraduate seminar that prepares qualified undergraduate students to become engaged and effective peer consultants in the UK Writing Center. Students in the course are actively involved in reading, writing, listening, observing, speaking, researching, and presenting as they become immersed in the theory and practice of Writing Center consulting.

This course introduces students to algorithms, natural language processing models, and large language models that have shaped (and continue to shape) communication with generative artificial intelligence programs (AI). The course draws from theories of rhetoric to explore ways in which AI may be used to complement writing in a variety of genres and in a variety of contexts, with emphasis on the ethical implications of using AI in writing and creative expression.

For undergraduate majors in WRD with a standing of 3.0 in the major and permission of the Director of Undergraduate Studies. Each student pursues a course independently under the guidance of a faculty member and produces at least one major project.

For undergraduate majors in WRD with a standing of 3.0 in the major and permission of the Director of Undergraduate Studies. Each student pursues a course independently under the guidance of a faculty member and produces at least one major project.

For undergraduate majors in WRD with a standing of 3.0 in the major and permission of the Director of Undergraduate Studies. Each student pursues a course independently under the guidance of a faculty member and produces at least one major project.

For undergraduate majors in WRD with a standing of 3.0 in the major and permission of the Director of Undergraduate Studies. Each student pursues a course independently under the guidance of a faculty member and produces at least one major project.

For undergraduate majors in WRD with a standing of 3.0 in the major and permission of the Director of Undergraduate Studies. Each student pursues a course independently under the guidance of a faculty member and produces at least one major project.

Internship in the community that brings together the student's critical and practical knowledge of writing, rhetoric, or digital media. In addition to evaluation by the internship supervisor for the course grade, the students will produce a reflective research project that may be presented in an annual public research forum. Repeatable up to 6 hours.

Internship in the community that brings together the student's critical and practical knowledge of writing, rhetoric, or digital media. In addition to evaluation by the internship supervisor for the course grade, the students will produce a reflective research project that may be presented in an annual public research forum. Repeatable up to 6 hours.