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Philosophy, Rhetoric and Literature ,Certificate

Philosophy, Rhetoric and Literature, Certificate

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Aesthetics, Continental, Critical Theory, Identity, Interdisciplinary, cultural, humanities

Description

The certificate in philosophy, rhetoric and literature is an interdisciplinary humanities program that integrates continental philosophy, literature, art, communication and social critique.

Students explore existential crises and the production of cultural values. They examine the anxieties and expectations surrounding cultural identity, including the expectation to adhere to gendered, racial, ethnic, social and religious norms. Special attention is given to the roles that art, literature, thought, intercultural interaction and communication play in repairing fractured histories and in the creation of better social worlds.

At a glance
Program requirements

The certificate in philosophy, rhetoric and literature consists of 15 upper division credit hours of coursework. A minimum of six upper-division credit hours must be completed through courses offered by the School of Humanities, Arts and Cultural Studies. A maximum of six credit hours may be shared between the certificate and a major. All courses used to satisfy requirements for the certificate must be passed with a "C" (2.00) or better.
Courses used for Core Requirements cannot be used to fulfill requirements in Pool A or Pool B.
Core I Rhetorical Perspectives -- 3 credit hours
Core II Continental Philosophical Perspectives -- 3 credit hours
Pool A -- 3 credit hours
Pool B -- 6 credit hours
Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this certificate.

Enrollment requirements

The certificate in philosophy, rhetoric and literature is open to all ASU undergraduate majors. Students who wish to pursue this certificate should consult an academic advisor in the School of Humanities, Arts and Cultural Studies to ensure the appropriate set of courses is taken and the required paperwork is submitted.

A student pursuing an undergraduate certificate must be enrolled as a degree-seeking student at ASU. Undergraduate certificates are not awarded prior to the award of an undergraduate degree. A student already holding an undergraduate degree may pursue an undergraduate certificate as a nondegree-seeking graduate student.

Career opportunities

This program prepares students for advanced study in the humanities, social and behavioral sciences, and the arts, as well as lifelong learning in a variety of fields.

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