Recruiting Text (fwd)

[Seth L. Kahn-Egan]

Apologies for cross-postings...--Seth

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Syracuse University in Syracuse, New York encourages applications to
its Ph.D. Program in Composition and Cultural Rhetoric (CCR). A
Master's degree (typically in a language-related or cognate discipline)
is ordinarily required for admission. Students may apply for teaching
assistantships and fellowships. Deadlines for application:
<underline>the fellowship application deadline is January 9, 2000, with
non-fellowship application recommended by February 1, 2000 for first
consideration.</underline>


The goal of the CCR program is to prepare students for careers blending
scholarship, teaching, administration, and consulting on writing and
rhetoric in academic, workplace, and community settings. Intellectual
themes of the program include studying writing and rhetoric from an
Americanist perspective; emphasizing social practices of literacy,
rhetoric, and writing instruction; and conceiving written language as
culturally and historically specific.


Situated in the Writing Program, a department devoted entirely to the
study and teaching of writing and rhetoric, the unique independence of
the CCR doctoral program allows focused study of the pedagogy and
cultural practices of written language, yet facilitates
multidisciplinary study and integrations. Students are encouraged to
develop disciplinary and interdisciplinary specializations like writing
program administration; professional, technical, and electronic
communication; rhetorical history; or feminist studies. Besides a core
faculty of ten, consultants from disciplines across the University help
students customize their programs to their interests. Students enjoy a
collegial environment with frequent opportunities to participate in
program initiatives and collaborate with faculty mentors and peers on
research and teaching.


For additional information about the program, we invite you to consult
the Writing Program's web page address at http://wrt.syr.edu and follow
the link to Graduate Studies in CCR. For information about the
application process or program, contact Carolynn Healy, graduate
coordinator: 315-443-5146 or cahealy at syr.edu.


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