About Us
General Information
The mission of the UA Fort Smith English/Rhetoric/Speech departments is to prepare the students to be effective communicators. We support general education and other disciplines through teaching writing, speaking, and critical thinking skills. The college encourages writing across the curriculum, and we provide our students with the communication skills needed to perform successfully in other classes. Our goal is to produce students who can read analytically, objectively, and fairly, who can think clearly and logically, and who can write and speak with clarity, reason, and grace. Through their experiences in the department, we also hope they will develop a sense of social responsibility and community involvement where their use of language can influence and persuade.Degrees
The Department of English and Rhetoric offers students three degree options: a Bachelor of Arts in English, Bachelor of Arts in English/Language (with secondary teacher licensure)and a Bachelor of Arts in Rhetoric and Writing.Bachelor of Arts in English
Bachelor of Arts in English A Bachelor of Arts degree in English encourages the development and mastery of writing strategies and critical-thinking skills in addition to instilling in the students an appreciation of the arts. The degree program allows students to focus on a major in English with additional education in other discipline cores, allowing students to acquire a broad range of skills and become stronger, more disciplined writers and thinkers.Bachelor of Science in English/Language (with secondary teacher licensure)
Bachelor of Science in English/Language (with secondary teacher licensure) The Bachelor of Science in English/Language (with secondary teacher licensure) provides the students with a genuine opportunity for education. The degree allows students to focus on a major in English with additional education courses and practical real-life experiences in the classroom.Bachelor of Arts in Rhetoric and Writing
Bachelor of Arts in Rhetoric and Writing Rhetoric is the art or study of using language effectively and persuasively. Effective communication skills are necessary in almost every career. A Bachelor of Arts in Rhetoric and Writing encourages developing strong writing techniques and application of knowledge to real-life situations. Students major in writing and acquire a broad range of skills with additional education in other discipline cores.Applause Magazine
Applause Applause is a creative arts magazine published by the Applause staff and supported by the University of Arkansas — Fort Smith English Department. Students are able to submit creative writing (poetry, short stories, dramas), nonfiction, academic essays, artwork (photography, sketches, paintings), and even musical compositions. The Applause staff is comprised of students enrolled in the ENGL 3401 Publications Class, and they are responsible for selecting the works for publication.English and Rhetoric Faculty
For a complete list of the full-time faculty in the English/Rhetoric department please visit the English and Rhetoric Faculty page.
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