Rhetoric and Writing Studies at SDSU

Rhetoric and Writing Studies at SDSU The Department of Rhetoric and Writing Studies (RWS) is the largest academic department at San Diego State University.

RWS aims to align itself with emerging national trends in rhetorical/writing education as well as SDSU and our students.

📢 Department of Rhetoric & Writing Studies Landmark Lecture 2026Join us for Refusal as Pedagogical Possibility, a conver...
04/09/2026

📢 Department of Rhetoric & Writing Studies Landmark Lecture 2026
Join us for Refusal as Pedagogical Possibility, a conversation on what it means to critically refuse generative AI in writing instruction—without ignoring it.
đź—“ Wednesday, April 15
⏰ 12:30 PM
đź“Ť Digital Humanities Center (basement of Love Library)
đź’» Zoom Webinar option available
Featuring Jennifer Sano‑Franchini, Megan McIntyre, and Maggie Fernandes, authors of Refusing GenAI in Writing Studies: A Quickstart Guide.
âś… RSVP required: https://forms.gle/5HqbTXkBmLWfwxJ69

🚨 RWS Alumni Spotlight: Mabel Aguilera & Greg Papania! 🚨Our Fall 2024 Newsletter highlights the diverse career paths RWS...
03/26/2025

🚨 RWS Alumni Spotlight: Mabel Aguilera & Greg Papania! 🚨

Our Fall 2024 Newsletter highlights the diverse career paths RWS graduates take, including Mabel Aguilera and Greg Papania!

🎮 Mabel Aguilera (M.A. ’23) applies her expertise in professional writing as a technical writer for Rockstar Games, where she manages writing-intensive projects through Confluence. The skills she honed in the RWS program prepared her for the fast-paced world of tech writing!

📚 Greg Papania (B.A. ’23) turned his passion for reading, research, and writing into a career as a remote writing tutor for Tutor.com. Now, he helps students strengthen their academic writing skills while staying connected to the world of education—his “favorite type of career.”

đź’ˇ Read more about their journeys in our Fall 2024 Newsletter: https://rhetoric.sdsu.edu/news-and-events/newsletter
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🚨 Our Fall 2024 RWS Newsletter is here! 🚨This edition highlights the incredible work of our students, faculty, and alumn...
03/10/2025

🚨 Our Fall 2024 RWS Newsletter is here! 🚨

This edition highlights the incredible work of our students, faculty, and alumni—including a special feature on students shaping the field of writing and rhetoric through their unique experiences at SDSU.

In this post, we’re spotlighting Mateo Olloqui, an undergraduate student who changed majors to RWS because of its practical applications. Mateo’s journey is a testament to how rhetoric and writing studies open doors to diverse career paths!

đź“– Read the full newsletter here: https://rhetoric.sdsu.edu/news-and-events/newsletter

🚨 The Fall 2024 RWS Newsletter is here! 🚨This edition highlights the incredible work of our students, faculty, and alumn...
03/03/2025

🚨 The Fall 2024 RWS Newsletter is here! 🚨

This edition highlights the incredible work of our students, faculty, and alumni! 🎉

🌟 Special feature: We’re shining a spotlight on Matthew Miuccio, an RWS minor who’s graduating this semester! 🎓👏

đź“– Read the full newsletter here: https://rhetoric.sdsu.edu/news-and-events/newsletter
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Stay connected with RWS and explore the latest updates in rhetoric and writing studies! ✨

🚨 Our Fall 2024 RWS Newsletter is here! 🚨This edition highlights the incredible work of our students, faculty, and alumn...
02/24/2025

🚨 Our Fall 2024 RWS Newsletter is here! 🚨

This edition highlights the incredible work of our students, faculty, and alumni—including a special feature on our new tenure-track professor, Jennifer Burke Reifman! 🎉

đź“– Read the full newsletter here: https://rhetoric.sdsu.edu/news-and-events/newsletter
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Stay connected with RWS and explore the latest updates in Rhetoric and Writing Studies! ✨

The Fall 2024 RWS Newsletter is here! 📢This edition is packed with inspiring stories from our incredible students and fa...
02/23/2025

The Fall 2024 RWS Newsletter is here! 📢

This edition is packed with inspiring stories from our incredible students and faculty! 🎉Don’t miss out—read the full newsletter here: 🔗 rhetoric.sdsu.edu/news-and-events/newsletter

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📢 Ready to take your skills in writing and communication to the next level? Come study in San Diego! Our graduate progra...
11/13/2024

📢 Ready to take your skills in writing and communication to the next level? Come study in San Diego! Our graduate program in Rhetoric and Writing Studies (RWS) at San Diego State University offers specialized tracks in *Teaching Writing* and *Professional Communication*—open to applicants from all academic backgrounds!

🌟 Apply by December 1, 2024, via Cal State Apply: [calstate.edu/apply](https://www.calstate.edu/apply/Pages/application-dates-deadlines.aspx)

👉 Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your expertise, advance your career, and make an impact through writing!

Join our virtual info session happening soon! Hope to see you there!
11/01/2024

Join our virtual info session happening soon! Hope to see you there!

Congratulations Dustin Edwards!
07/16/2024

Congratulations Dustin Edwards!

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