Master of Arts in WRITING, RHETORIC AND DISCOURSE
2 Years Full Time
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Min. Qualification :
Bachelor Degree
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Scholarship
Specializations
  • Arts and Design
Fees Details
Year Name Fees Total
1st Year Tution Fee USD 23328 23328.0
2nd Year Tution Fee USD 23328 23328.0
Required Documents
  • Passport Copy
  • 10th Marklist
  • 12th Marklist/Equivalent
  • Proof of IELTS Score
  • Degree Individual Marklists
  • Degree Consolidated Marklist
  • Degree Certificate/Provisional Certificate
  • Application Fee Receipt
  • Birth Certificate
  • Proof of PTE Score
  • Proof of TOEFL Score
Admission
Starting Date Application Deadline Status
2022-01-01 00:00:00.000 2022-01-15 00:00:00.000 Active
2022-09-01 00:00:00.000 2022-09-15 00:00:00.000 Active
Eligibility

Academics: 60% in Bachelors
English : IELTS: 7.0 Bands not less than 6.5 (for bachelors)
PTE: minimum 53
TOEFL: Minimum 80 not less than 20 

Admission Process

1. Application along with supporting documents will be processed on the TEN Agent portal.
2. Application fee of 60 USD will be charged from the student and it will be paid using an International Postal Money order or a Draft on a U.S. Bank. 
3. Students will receive the admission offer either conditional or unconditional on his TEN Agent portal.
4.After getting the Offer letter , File will be submitted to the Embassy for the final Visa Process .
5. After visa Processing, There will be an interview for the students ..
After getting the visa , students can pay the fee and fee receipt can be found on TEN Portal  (Ten Agents).

Syllabus

Required Course (4 credits)

Course Title Quarter Hours
WRD 500 PROSEMINAR (To be taken within the first 4 courses of the program) 4

Rhetoric and Discourse Courses (12 credits)

Course Title Quarter Hours
Select three from the following: 12

WRD 503

ANCIENT RHETORICS  

WRD 505

CONTEMPORARY RHETORICS  

WRD 506

MULTICULTURAL RHETORICS  

WRD 507

GLOBAL ENGLISHES  

WRD 508

DISCOURSE AND STYLE  

WRD 509

GENRE THEORY AND PRACTICE  

WRD 510

TOPICS IN RHETORICAL HISTORY  

WRD 511

TOPICS IN COMMUNITY, CULTURE AND IDENTITY  

WRD 512

TOPICS IN LANGUAGE  

WRD 513

SEMIOTICS  

WRD 514

SOCIOLINGUISTICS  

WRD 515

THE ESSAY  

Optional Concentrations (16 credits)

Professional & Digital Writing

Course Title Quarter Hours
Select four from the following: 16

WRD 521

TECHNICAL WRITING  

WRD 522

WRITING IN THE PROFESSIONS  

WRD 523

EDITING  

WRD 524

DOCUMENT DESIGN  

WRD 525

WRITING FOR THE WEB  

WRD 526

GRANT AND PROPOSAL WRITING  

WRD 530

TOPICS IN PROFESSIONAL AND DIGITAL WRITING  

WRD 531

DIGITAL STORYTELLING  

WRD 532

CONTENT STRATEGY  

WRD 533

WRITING ACROSS MEDIA  

WRD 580

MARKUP AND TEXT ENCODING IN THE HUMANITIES  

WRD 590

INTERNSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL AND DIGITAL WRITING  

Teaching Writing & Language

Course Title Quarter Hours
Select four from the following: 16

WRD 540

TEACHING WRITING  

WRD 541

COMPOSITION THEORY  

WRD 542

URBAN LITERACIES  

WRD 543

TEACHING ESL WRITING  

WRD 544

TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND OR FOREIGN LANGUAGE  

WRD 545

TEACHING WRITING ONLINE  

WRD 546

PEDAGOGICAL GRAMMAR  

WRD 547

AP INSTITUTE IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION  

WRD 550

TOPICS IN TEACHING WRITING AND LANGUAGE  

WRD 551

TEACHING APPRENTICESHIP PRACTICUM  

WRD 582

WRITING CENTER THEORY AND PEDAGOGY  

WRD 591

INTERNSHIP IN TEACHING WRITING AND LANGUAGE

Description

DePaul’s writing and rhetoric graduate program is Chicago’s only master’s-level program with a singular focus on writing, rhetoric, pedagogy, and language. Through a solid theoretical foundation in rhetoric and discourse paired with practical training, the master’s in Writing, Rhetoric and Discourse (WRD) both make you a better writer and teach you exciting new ways to think about the history, craft, and politics of writing. With the option to concentrate on Professional & Digital Writing or Teaching Writing & Language, you’ll develop lifelong skills that are invaluable to a range of careers.

With an MA in WRD, you can pursue professional roles such as

  • Writing for businesses, nonprofits, and tech companies
  • Producing and managing digital content
  • Working in an instructional design role at a university or other educational setting
  • Teaching writing in a post-secondary institution
  • Continuing the study of writing in a PhD program
  • Advancing your career as a high school English teacher

Visa

Passport Size Photograph ,Passport copy
All academics documents 10th, 12th ,Bachelor’s marksheets(for master’s)
Bank Documents (Bank statement, Bank Certificate ), Affidavit of Support
1-LOR(Mandatory) for bachelors , At least 3-4 LOR For Masters
Work Experience letter (graduates)
60% in graduation for Masters .
CV, Affidavit of Support
Health insurance.
Statement of Purpose(SOP)
Offer Letter(i20)
Application fee: 35 USD for undergraduates and 60 USD for graduates
Show Funds: 
For Public University:30-35 Lacs.

Sevis Fee:360USD(This is to be paid through Credit Card only).
Embassy fee:160USD(Paid through Axis Bank)

Master of Arts in WRITING, RHETORIC AND DISCOURSE
  • Chicago, United States
  • Private
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