Rhetoric

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Complete lower division prerequisites in Rhetorical Reasoning and Interpretation, and declare the major.

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Join a Rhetoric student organization like the Rhetoric Society.

Attend a Rhetoric department event.

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Focus on theupper division course sequence in Rhetorical Theory andconcentration courses.

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Consider undertaking an Honors Thesis for your senior year.

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Consider joining Rhetoric Society if you haven’t already.

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Take a leadership role with Rhetoric Society and contribute to the Rhetoric Journal.

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