The University of Virginia's Writing and Rhetoric Program is offering a diverse array of courses for Spring 2025, designed to enhance students' writing and critical thinking skills across various disciplines.

First-Year Writing Courses:

• ENWR 1505-06: Writing & Critical Inquiry Stretch II
  • Writing about Identities: Explores how writing reflects and shapes personal and social identities.
  • Writing about Culture/Society: Examines the role of writing in understanding and engaging with cultural and societal issues.

Advanced Writing Seminars:

• ENWR 2510: Advanced Writing Seminar
  • Writing about the Arts: Focuses on writing that analyzes and critiques various art forms.
  • Writing about Food: Investigates the cultural and social significance of food through writing.
  • Writing and Games: Explores the intersection of writing and gaming cultures.

Special Topics in Writing:

• ENWR 2520: Special Topics in Writing
  • Writing Democratic Rights: Analyzes the rhetoric of democratic rights and civic engagement.
  • Writing Human Rights: Focuses on writing that advocates for human rights issues.
  • Audible Writing: Writing for and with Sound: Explores the integration of sound in writing and storytelling.

Digital Writing and Rhetoric:

• ENWR 2550: Topics in Digital Writing and Rhetoric
  • Advanced Topics in Digital Writing and Rhetoric: Delves into advanced concepts and practices in digital writing and rhetoric.

Career-Based Writing:

• ENWR 3900: Career-Based Writing and Rhetoric
  • Develops proficiency in writing for professional contexts, emphasizing stylistic and persuasive techniques.

Independent Study:

• ENWR 4993: Independent Study
  • Allows students to pursue individualized research or writing projects under faculty supervision.

These courses are designed to cater to a wide range of interests and career aspirations, providing students with the opportunity to refine their writing skills and engage critically with diverse topics. For detailed information on course schedules, prerequisites, and enrollment, please refer to the Writing and Rhetoric Program's course listings.