Study Writing & Rhetoric Studies
in incheon, South Korea
Why study WRS at the Utah Asia Campus?
- Take classes from University of Utah faculty at an English-speaking campus.
- Complete courses for the major or minor in Writing and Rhetoric Studies while living in a high-tech, walkable city just one hour from Seoul.
- Learn about Korean writing and culture through special events such as a Buddhist temple stay, international conference, National Hangeul Museum visit, and World Writing Museum visit
- Obtain partial tuition funding through working as a Writing Center tutor when enrolled in WRTG 4020: Writing Center Theory and Practice, and/or apply for a scholarship through the Office of Global Engagement
Fall Semester 2024
| WRTG 3015: Professional Writing | WRTG 4040: Digital Rhetoric |
| WRTG 3870: Writing as Social Practice | WRTG 4000/6000: Writing for Publication |
| WRTG 4020: Writing Center Theory & Practice | WRTG 4010: Writing Across Borders |
Elective Classes Outside WRITING & RHETORIC STUDIES
- Languages: Korean, Chinese, Spanish
- Communication: Intercultural Communication, Media Writing, Analysis of Argument, Intro to News Writing, Strategic Communication Theory & Practice
- Film: Intro to Film & Media, Intro to Film Genres, Film & Media from 1952
- Psychology: Cognitive Psychology, Childhood/ Adolescent Development, Stress Management
- Business: Intro to Business Economics
- Honors: Intellectual Traditional Science: Science and Human Rights
- History: History of Sex in America
- Political Science: Intro Comparative Politics, Globalization & World Politics
- Gender Studies: Special Topics
- Education, Culture & Society: School & Society
- Religious Studies: Religions of Asia
- General Education: American History; Society, Culture and the Environment; Foundations in Leadership; Non major Basic Drawing; Gender & Social Change; School and Society
- Phys Education: Tennis, Badminton
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Students are strongly encouraged to apply for scholarships offered through The Office of Global Engagement, due March 1 for fall semester and October 1 for Spring semester.
Students who have applied for at least one scholarship offered through the Office of Global Engagement may also apply for one of two $500 needs-based scholarships offered by the Department of Writing and Rhetoric Studies. Eligible students must:
- Be a declared Writing and Rhetoric Studies Major or Minor
- Register for at least two Writing and Rhetoric courses during the semester at the Utah Asia Campus
- Apply by April 1 for Fall semester and November 1 for Spring semester