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Writing and Rhetoric (Certificate) at Simon Fraser University

Simon Fraser University, Canada

Programme overview

The Writing and Rhetoric certificate investigates the theories and methods of rhetorical analysis and production across English, philosophy, linguistics and communication. It requires a minimum of 18 units with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 in the courses used.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

Courses include ENGL 214 History and Principles of Rhetoric, ENGL 199W Writing to Persuade, ENGL 371, ENGL 375 Studies in Rhetoric, CMNS 304W, LING 160, LING 200, PHIL 110, PUB 210W and PUB 212, with senior seminars such as ENGL 475W and CMNS 432.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A cumulative GPA of 2.0 is required in the courses used for the certificate.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Apply through the official page: https://www.sfu.ca/students/admission.html

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