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 16–18 semester hours, with at least 9 hours at the 200 level or above. Students who enroll for only a 1- or 2-hour internship must take both selective courses 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, and if their elective for the minor is not a course in their major discipline (i.e. the elective must be housed in English for Philosophy majors, and housed in Philosophy for English majors).
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 | |
| English Grammar and Style | ||
| Media and Professional Writing b | ||
ENGL 354 | Rhetorical Studies | |
ENGL 355 | Rhetoric and Public Life | |
| Argument and Persuasion | ||
| Advanced Professional Writing | ||
| Writing Digital and New Media | ||
| Technical Writing | ||
ENGL 454 | Rhetoric | |
ENGL 455 | Topics in Rhetorical Studies | |
ENGL 456 | Studies in Language and Rhetoric | |
| Discourse and Rhetoric | ||
| Any 200-level or above English or Philosophy course | 3 | |
| Select one of the following: | 1-3 | |
| Internship in Nonfiction Writing c | ||
| Portfolio Practicum | ||
| Total Hours | 16-18 | |
| a | At least 9 hours must be at the 200 level or above. Students who enroll for only a 1- or 2-hour internship must take both selective courses at the 200 level or above. |
| b | Recommended courses. PHIL 210 meets prerequisite for PHIL 410. |
| c | Students may petition to substitute LAS 289 (1-3 hours) for ENGL 493. |