Our Ph.D. program is unique for its merger of rhetoric, writing and literature at a time when related departments at other institutions are breaking away from one another. Philosophically and practically, we see that these subjects intersect and believe you will benefit from their combined study. In addition to the courses and electives in historical and applied rhetoric that form the foundation of our program, you will select a major period of literature (either in the British or American traditions) to study. Our program also collaborates closely with the Multicultural Gender and Women's Studies Department at TWU and offers a number of cross-listed courses and interdisciplinary study opportunities.