Overview

Because we offer a broad range of majors and minors, you will have the flexibility and faculty support to design a course of study that will help you achieve your educational and professional goals. For some students this may mean a double major in English and Communication, for others a minor in Writing with a major in Biochemistry.

The faculty in the Language and Literature Department is committed to exploring the inextricable links between language, literature, and rhetoric in the contexts most relevant to our students.

The English- Rhetoric and Writing program from Saint Xavier University, emphasizes both the knowledge and skills that will prepare students for post-baccalaureate study or for career opportunities.

Features

Students who complete a concentration in Rhetoric and Writing will be able to:

Identify and employ rhetorical strategies (i.e., invention, arrangement, and style) to analyze and compose texts.

Produce effective written, visual and multimedia texts that are responsive to different purposes and audiences.

Identify and respond to the influences of class, race, ethnicity, nationality, sexuality, gender and other identity markers on literacy practices.

Demonstrate an understanding of the ethical responsibilities inherent in the act of reading and writing texts.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Study of Rhetoric

Study of Literature

Advanced Writing

Language and Linguistics

Writing and Editing Process

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

National: December 1 Application Priority Deadline

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chicago Ridge, United States

Disciplines

Language Studies General Studies Liberal Arts View 1426 other Bachelors in Liberal Arts in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online application for undergraduate admission.

Transcript evaluation from either Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) or World Education Services (WES). The evaluation should show the student has achieved the equivalent of a U.S. high school diploma.

Letter of recommendation attesting to the student's ability to succeed in college and proficiency in English

A notarized affidavit of support form (PDF) and notarized bank letter showing the student has financial sponsorship in the amount of $35,000 (or $47,000 if living on campus). The bank letter must be written in English by the sponsor's bank or must be translated into English.

A photocopy or facsimile of the identification page and expiration page of the student's passport.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

37850 USD / year

≈ 37850 USD / year
Out-of-State

37850 USD / year

≈ 37850 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

37850 USD / year

≈ 37850 USD / year

Living costs

Chicago Ridge

United States

1100 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for English- Rhetoric and Writing.

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Overview

Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Chicago Ridge

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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