Minor in Logic, Argumentation, and Writing
The Minor in Logic, Argumentation, and Writing (LAWR) offers students the opportunity for critical training in logical reasoning, persuasive argumentation, and advanced written communication for professional and academic contexts. The skills gained from the LAWR minor are particularly valuable for the study and practice of law, but also for professional contexts and graduate training where critical thinking and written communication are essential.
Students who wish to pursue this minor must complete 18 semester hours, with at least 9 hours at the 200 level or above.
English and Philosophy majors are eligible to add this minor if no more than 6 hours overlap between their major and minor courses of study.
To earn the minor, students must complete the following requirements:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses a | ||
| ENGL 154 | Understanding Rhetoric | 3 |
| PHIL 102 | Introductory Logic | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Critical and Analytical Reasoning | ||
| What Is a Fact? | ||
| Theory of Knowledge b | ||
| Introduction to the Philosophy of Language b | ||
| Symbolic Logic b | ||
| Inductive Logic and Decision Making | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Understanding Grammar & Style | ||
| Media and Professional Writing b | ||
| Rhetorical Studies | ||
| Rhetoric and Public Life | ||
| Argument and Persuasion | ||
| Advanced Professional Writing | ||
| Writing Digital and New Media | ||
| Technical Writing | ||
| Rhetoric | ||
| Topics in Rhetorical Studies | ||
| Topics in Language and Rhetoric | ||
| Discourse and Rhetoric | ||
| Any ENGL course at the 200 level or above | 3 | |
| Any PHIL course at the 200 level or above | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 18 | |