Subject at Iowa
Rhetoric is the study and art of writing and speaking well, being persuasive, and knowing how to compose successful texts and presentations. Rhetoric actively shapes our experience and the world in which we live.
Rhetoric teaches us the essential skills of advanced learning and higher education. In Rhetoric classes, students learn to think logically, to discover wrong or weak arguments, to build a good case on a controversial topic, and to overcome the all-too-common fear of speaking in public so that they can deliver crisp and well-prepared speeches.
Rhetoric is a fundamental building block of good education, whether it is followed by studies of engineering, English or entomology. Clear thinking, good argument, and logical discussion are essential to academic student success in any discipline and field.
Why Iowa?
At The Writing University, we have a rich tradition of fostering persuasive communication skills and offering a supportive environment for students to thrive and excel.
Students studying rhetoric benefit from renowned faculty and a vibrant literary community in Iowa City. We emphasize critical thinking, effective writing and speaking techniques, and the development of persuasive communication strategies.