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November 11, 2020 Alex Treat

Course Spotlight – LSP 200 Border Cultures

With the passing of Dia de los Muertos, we talked to Dr. Lydia Saravia about her current class LSP 200 Border Cultures and what students are learning in it.

October 7, 2020 Kristen Vosberg

BA Course Spotlight – WRD 309 Writing About Rights & WRD 321 Legal Writing

Attention Undergrads! We have previews for two course this coming quarter, Legal Writing and Writing About Rights, both of which tackle the writing and rhetoric of the legal world.

May 21, 2020 Maddy Crozier

BA Course Spotlight on WRD 361: Feminist Rhetorics

In Autumn 2020, the WRD 361: Topics in Alternative Rhetorics course will focus on feminism. Learn more about the course and the professor, Monica Reyes, who will be joining the WRD Department this fall.

May 7, 2020 Maddy Crozier

Course Spotlight: WRD 320 Writing in Crisis Contexts

WRD 320: Writing in Crisis Contexts is a course that prepares students to write and respond effectively to any crisis situation, a valuable skill in many professional and digital writing jobs. Professor Alan Ackmann gave us insight into what students can expect from the course.

February 12, 2020 Megan Palmer

Course Spotlight: WRD 241/515 The Essay

In WRD 241/515 The Essay, students will explore the essay from its origins in alphabetic text to contemporary renditions in film, audio, and interactive media. We spoke with WRD students and course instructor Dr. Pete Vandenberg to learn more!

February 11, 2020 Maddy Crozier

Course Spotlight: WRD 283 Environmental Writing

The WRD 283 Environmental Writing course, taught by Dr. Deborah Rintels Weiner, provides an opportunity for students to explore environmental issues, read and write persuasive arguments, and learn about the power of rhetoric in this relevant contemporary issue.

November 22, 2019 Megan Palmer

Student Work Spotlight: Writing in Workplace Contexts

As the Autumn Quarter comes to a close, students in WRD 301: Writing in Workplace Contexts shared their findings from observations and interviews of various workplace contexts.

April 17, 2018 Anthony Melville

Complete the Professional Writing Minor Online

The WRD department’s Minor in Professional Writing is currently available to all students from any major in the university, and is now able to be completed entirely online. The Professional Writing Minor is an excellent complement to any degree, as the ability to write and communicate effectively is a valuable skill no matter what profession you are in. With only two required courses and four electives, the Professional Writing Minor allows you the flexibility to cater the coursework to your interests.

February 20, 2017 Admin

WRD 377: Writing & Social Engagement

This Winter Quarter, instructor Jen Finstrom is putting a twist on WRD 377: Writing and Social Engagement. WRD 377 courses always include an experiential learning component—typically, students will complete mandatory service-learning hours by going out of the classroom to serve and collaborate with communities and organizations in Chicago. What makes Finstrom’s course unique is that while it remains grounded in experiential learning and community service, students in this WRD 377 class are primarily collaborating and working with their Chicago community online rather than in person. How? Students in WRD 377 give written online feedback to sixth graders writing poetry at

January 27, 2017 Admin

Spring & Summer ’17 Courses Are Here!

The Course Cart for Spring and Summer 2017 classes opened this week, and registration begins February 5! If you’d like a comprehensive list of WRD’s course offerings, visit the Student Resources page at WRD’s website. There, you can plan your class schedule with detailed course descriptions at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Any questions about what classes to take? Email your program director or contact the department at wrd[at]depaul.edu.