About the course

This area of specialization is built on foundation courses in classical and 20th-century rhetorical theory and in an overview of 20th-century rhetorical criticism. Courses from a rhetorical perspective include rhetorical theory, rhetorical criticism, visual rhetoric and politics, public address and public culture, studies in argumentation and freedom of speech, work in science and technology as well as academic inquiry, and historical methods. Cognate work of interest to rhetoricians also can be found in interpersonal communication and relationship studies as well as media studies.

　　The program is designed to give candidates a mature grasp of the varied specialties and perspectives embraced by the field so that they can develop research competence essential to a life of productive scholarship. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Fall (August), 2024	Iowa City
Fall (August), 2025	Iowa City

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Iowa

Minimum requirements include-

　　A U.S. bachelor?s degree from a regionally accredited college or university, or an equivalent degree from another country as determined by the Office of Admissions.

　　A minimum grade-point average (GPA) of 3.00, or the foreign equivalent as determined by the Office of Admissions.

　　TOEFL iBT- Total score 81

　　IELTS - Overall score of 7 with no subscore less than 6

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

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　　201st / 1250

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