Program in Writing and Rhetoric | Stanford Undergrad

Writing Matters

Writing at Stanford extends far beyond the PWR requirement. In "Writing Matters," students reflect on the important role that writing plays across the disciplines on campus.

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Director's Message

PWR Director Marvin Diogenes shares his thoughts on the importance of writing and communication for all Stanford students, encouraging students to explore the limitless possibilities of language.

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Why Rhetoric?

A rhetorical approach to writing examines texts as acts of communication or as performances rather than as static objects. With this emphasis, PWR differentiates itself from other writing-intensive courses Stanford undergraduates are likely to encounter.

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PWR News and Announcements

PWR Lecturer Clara Lewis's interview with writer Louis Bury was published in the March 2015 issue of The Conversant. In it, Clara talks with Louis about his recent publication, Exercises in Criticism: The Theory and Practice of Literary Constraint.

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