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Overview
At Rhetoric and Composition (English) MA program from Old Dominion University rhetoric is one of the oldest academic disciplines in the Western tradition. Tracing its origins back to the classical period, it is broadly concerned with understanding and exploiting the power of language in all of its various guises. The Rhetoric and Composition (English) MA program from Old Dominion University is designed to train students to effectively use language to create meaning, whether through scholarship, pedagogy, media production, or any number of related endeavors. This program will prepare students for doctoral-level work in rhetoric and composition.
Program Highlights
What makes Rhetoric & Composition (English, M.A.) at ODU unique?
- Interdisciplinary: this program recognizes that effective communication and pedagogy depends on a variety of different disciplines and approaches.
- Technological: this program recognizes that effective communication and pedagogy is also accomplished through and impacted by a number of different media.
- Theoretical: this program helps students understand effective communication and pedagogy via a wide range of critical methodologies, including (but not limited to) critical race studies, cultural studies, disability studies, feminist rhetoric, historical rhetoric, queer-theory, and visual rhetoric.
- Hands-on: this program provides students with opportunities to experiment with a diverse range of approaches, pedagogies, techniques, and technologies.
- Individualized: this program affords students a large amount of flexibility and customization in designing their courses of study.
- Expertise: this program features award-winning, nationally, and internationally recognized scholars in the field of Rhetoric and Composition.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Writing in Digital Spaces
- Teaching College Composition
- Writing Research
- Rhetoric and Writing Studies
- Classical Rhetoric and Theory Building
- Modern Rhetoric and Theory Building
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Credits
30 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Language Studies Creative Writing Linguistics View 999 other Masters in Language Studies in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Other requirements
General requirements
- Equivalent U.S. Bachelor's Degree.
- Application and $50 fee.
- All prior Secondary/High School or College/University.
- Transcripts along with Diploma or Leaving Certificate.
- Demonstrated English Language Proficiency.
- Financial Documentation (seeking F/J visas only).
- Passport identification.
- Essay/Personal Statement/Resume.
- Letters of Recommendation.
Tuition Fee
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International
41820 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1394 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
41820 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1394 USD per credit during 12 months. -
In-State
17130 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 571 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for Norfolk
1100 - 1900 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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