Rhetoric, Writing, and Communications

**The department of Rhetoric, Writing and Communication is now offering an Honours degree program. See more information available under Department Links**

Students who major in Rhetoric and Communications practise writing in a variety of genres and read contemporary non-fiction, analyze visual and verbal texts, trace the impact of print and electronic media on western culture, and – through the study of theory and close attention to textual practices – examine how ideology is embodied in discourse. Students with a B.A. in Rhetoric and Communications can enter graduate studies in such fields as Communications, Composition, Media Studies, and Rhetoric. They are also well prepared for public- and private-sector careers that depend on advanced analytical and communicative skills, especially in writing.

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Fall 2025 - Winter 2026

Updated: May 8 2025

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Rhetoric and Wesmen's Basketball player's explores career paths

Rhetoric Student and Wesman’s Basketball Player Reflects on Time at UW

Wesmen basketball player and Rhetoric student, Donald Stewart, is using his time at UWinnipeg to explore careers both on and off the court.

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

This is a call for submissions to be considered for publication in our tenth volume of Rooted in Rhetoric (2025). This will be our 10th anniversary of RiR and we want to celebrate with a special issue.

Learn more about Rhetoric and Communications!

Paths of Identity Vol. 9 Launch!

The event takes place Wednesday, Nov. 6, 12:30-1:30 pm, in room 2D12 and will readings by students as well as some light refreshments. Rooted in Rhetoric is a journal of student writing, edited by students in the Department of Rhetoric, Writing, and Communications.

The Department of Rhetoric, Writing, and Communications is offering 4000 level RHET courses. Click here for more information.

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Student Video Interview Project

As a special one-time project, students in Composing Winnipeg (RHET-3321) prepared video interviews with accomplished Canadian writers. Access some of these interviews here. . . .