English - Rhetorics of Science, Technology, and Culture Emphasis
Interpret and produce research-based texts for different audiences and purposes with a degree in English - rhetorics of science, technology, and culture from UWEC.
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The unique major is an excellent choice for students who are interested in producing professional scientific and technical texts, passionate about published information being ethical, and enjoy creating documents that help people and organizations accomplish their goals.
Exploring the ways science, technology, and culture influence each other in an array of contexts, coursework throughout the major will teach you how to communicate clearly and effectively with multiple audiences. Through electives and unique projects, you'll learn techniques and best practices for a variety of writing styles, including science, technical, nature and grant proposal writing, as well as what is required of those who edit and manage publications. This diverse set of classes allows you to become an expert in a number of areas and study the topics that most interest you.
Graduates of the RSTC emphasis leave with enhanced skills in critical thinking, writing, communication and analysis. They know how to reach a variety of audiences and understand the ways images and texts work together to create meaning. With a growing need for savvy, experienced communicators, these skills make our graduates extremely valuable — and highly sought after.
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Thanks to a network of connections decades in the making, students majoring or minoring in English have incredible opportunities for on-the-job learning, with many students working at businesses and nonprofit organizations throughout the Chippewa Valley. These internships often result in valuable professional experience that will set you apart when applying for jobs. Previous students have interned at places like Jamf Software, Mayo Clinic Health System, Silicon Graphics, Volume One, and the WEAU News Center.
UW-Eau Claire has earned national recognition for the research opportunities it provides to its students — something you'll certainly experience while part of the English department. Our faculty will regularly invite you to join one of their ongoing research projects or encourage you to start your own. Your work may include conducting captivating interviews, assisting faculty with data collection, or presenting your research findings at local and national conferences.
As an RSTC major or minor, you'll have the unique opportunity to work as an academic apprentice. This may require you to facilitate class discussions, assist teams with group work, answer questions, provide input for class activities and assignments, or teach part of a class session. You may also choose to tutor other students outside of the English Department by becoming a Center for Writing Excellence writing assistant.
Partaking in global experiences is highly encouraged at UWEC, which is precisely why we offer so many opportunities to do so. Study abroad in places like England, France, Italy, Spain, Costa Rica, Scotland, South Africa, or Japan. Or explore transnationalism in Jamaica; cultural practices of the Hmong in Fresno, California; and the Civil Rights Pilgrimage in Alabama, Arkansas and Louisiana during a cultural immersion program.
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Where can the rhetorics of science, technology, and culture program lead me after graduation?
Graduates of the RSTC degree know how to contribute to — and thrive in — our information-rich world. Our alumni go on to pursue fascinating writing, editing, communication, and design jobs all over the country. And because the skills you'll learn here at UW-Eau Claire are so diverse and transferable, you'll be able to take your pick when it comes to career paths, industries and employers.
Example Careers
- Publisher
- Editorial assistant
- Managing editor
- Copywriter
- Grant and proposal writer
- Technical writer
- Research assistant
- Human-computer interface designer
- Hardware and software documentation writer
Curriculum is built around concepts drawn from classical rhetoric, such as the systematic study and effective creation of texts for different audiences, but also includes courses examining modern phenomena like cutting-edge scientific communication, digital writing, and cross-cultural interactions. Coursework will provide you with a better understanding of how rhetoric shapes human interactions and how you can use rhetorical strategies in your own writing.
Pair your studies with a minor or another major in areas like biology, geology, physics, social work, communications, psychology, computer science, chemistry, marketing, graphic design or environmental studies for even more career options.
Here are a few courses in English - Rhetorics of Science, Technology, and Culture Emphasis at UW-Eau Claire.
ENGL 212
Histories and Theories of Rhetoric
Introduction to the field of rhetoric through historical, contemporary, and theoretical perspectives.
ENGL 307
Editing and Publications Management
Copyediting and substantive editing of text and art. Addresses use of style guides and stylesheets, editor/author rapport, document design, indexing, and the publication process. Flexible strategies that consider conventions, cognition, and rhetorical situation.
ENGL 315
Visual Rhetorics of Science, Technology, and Culture
Examines texts as comprised of both verbal and visual elements that work together to make meaning, create knowledge, and persuade audiences.
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