This option, designed for students interested in the study and teaching of writing, requires three additional semester hours, for a total of 33. In addition, students take five courses in literature, including the distribution requirements described above. The thesis is on a topic in rhetoric or compositon. This option is designed for students interested in studying language structure and language variation in English. As part of the 33-hour requirement, students take four courses in language study and linguistics, along with the required courses in literature and research.
Students write a thesis on a topic related to language patterning or language variation.