Effective writing, speaking, and critical
thinking skills are central to the University of San Francisco's mission and
the hallmark of an educated person. Together the divisions of the Department
stress all aspects of communication, literacy, and rhetoric. The department
includes three areas:
Composition is designed to
increase each undergraduate student's ability in writing, which includes not
only how to write but also how to read analytically and to think critically.
Public Speaking introduces students to
the fundamentals of oral communication and increases their ability to make
effective presentations in classroom and public settings.
English as a Second
Language
provides a variety of classes for multilingual students to assist them in
refining their skills in written and oral English.
Rhetoric Week February 19 - 22 Special Events
In
addition to offering courses, the department houses several special projects
and programs:
Writing for a Real
World,
a journal that publishes refereed student writing with commentary from students
and their instructors is dedicated to providing a public forum for the finest
student writing at the University of San Francisco.
Debate
Forum
is a new program that offers students the opportunity to participate in both
public and competitive speech and debate activities.
Speaking Center is available to help all USF students prepare for public speaking - including speeches, oral presentations, team presentations, and Powerpoint demonstrations.
Martín-Baró Living-LearningCommunity
is a year-long, first-year program that focuses on poverty and social justice
in writing, reading, and speaking.
