The Minor in Writing, administered by the Department of Writing, Rhetoric, and Cultures, engages students in rhetorical analysis, community-based research, and writing strategies. This knowledge and skill base may be used to complement majors in a wide range of fields. The minor is intended for students who wish to develop as writers beyond what is offered in Tier I or Tier II and who recognize the value of writing for their majors, fields, and communities. Students are invited to work with the department academic advisor and with the program director to select courses in the minor and connect the minor to their degree programs.
The minor is available as an elective to students who are enrolled in bachelor’s degree programs at Michigan State University except those in the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Professional and Public Writing. With the approval of the department and college that administer the student’s degree program, the courses that are used to satisfy the requirements for the minor may also be used to satisfy the requirements for the bachelor’s degree.
Students who plan to complete the requirements of the minor should consult an undergraduate advisor in the Department of Writing, Rhetoric, and Cultures.
Requirements for the Minor in Writing
Complete a minimum of 15 credits from the following:
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Both of the following courses (6 credits): |
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WRA |
202 |
Introduction to Professional and Public Writing |
3 |
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WRA |
330 |
Writing Research in Communities and Cultures |
3 |
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One of the following courses (3 credits): |
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WRA |
325 |
Writing and Multimodality |
3 |
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WRA |
415 |
Digital Rhetoric |
3 |
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One of the following courses (3 credits): |
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WRA |
331 |
Writing in the Public Interest (W) |
3 |
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WRA |
333 |
Writing in Corporate Contexts |
3 |
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WRA |
335 |
Writing in Scientific Contexts |
3 |
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WRA |
337 |
Writing and Public Policy |
3 |
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Complete 3 to 6 credits of electives in WRA or XA at the 200-level or higher as approved by the student’s academic advisor. |