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Our Mission: Established in 2001, the Program for Writing and Rhetoric (PWR) is responsible for campus-wide instruction of writing. Drawing on the rich intellectual tradition of rhetoric and composition, our program integrates current research and best practices to provide students with rigorous and engaging courses that help them understand and apply rhetorical skills.
Our Writing Foci
Creative Nonfiction
Creative nonfiction is a vital part of the writing curriculum in the Program for Writing and Rhetoric. It helps students reflect, engage with the community, and develop as self-aware writers who explore the relationship between creativity and rhetoric.
Digital Composition
The PWR emphasizes the creative use of digital media in the classroom and to integrating digital technology into student learning. Faculty members actively participate in discussions about digital teaching and learning, and present at conferences.
Diversity
The PWR has received university-wide awards for its work in diversity and encourages openness and respect. It offers diverse courses, transfer agreements with other state institutions, and directed self-placement for incoming 1st-year students.
Service-Learning
One of CU Engage's "Model Programs," the PWR’s Writing Initiative for Service and Engagement (WISE) integrates service-learning into writing courses. Students work on projects for universities, non-profits, or govt. agencies dealing with social issues.
Sustainability
The PWR offers sustainability-based classes, with faculty integrating sustainability concerns into courses. In 2012, the program received the Campus Sustainability Award. Faculty participate in CU’s Peak-to Peak-Project to teach sustainability as well.
Writing Center
Our campus–wide offers undergraduate and graduate students free one–hour consultations with our professional staff to support writing in all courses and for career preparation.
People
Administration
Our Administrators lead strategic planning, curriculum development, and ensure continued growth of our program.
Faculty
Our faculty, including tenured/tenure-track, senior instructors, instructors, and lecturers, contribute significantly to our program's growth and development. They enhance courses through their research, writing, and diverse expertise. Graduate student teachers, trained in pedagogy, also teach various courses across disciplines.
Staff
PWR staff manage critical administrative tasks including scheduling, records, admissions, and faculty support. They serve as the primary point of contact for inquiries.
Courses
Program for Writing and Rhetoric courses offer a workshop-style environment for up to 19 students to explore and improve their writing skills on a broad range of topics.
Course Descriptions
Lower-Division Courses
Lower-division courses focus on critical analysis, argumentation, and inquiry while applying rhetorical knowledge to various writing assignments
WRTG 1100-4 EXTENDED FIRST-YEAR WRITING & RHETORIC
WRTG 1150-3 FIRST-YEAR WRITING & RHETORIC
WRTG 1160 CMCI FIRST-YEAR WRITING & RHETORIC
WRTG 1250-3 ADVANCED FIRST YEAR-WRITING & RHETORIC
WRTG 1840 (1-3) INDEPENDENT STUDY IN WRITING
WRTG 2020-3 INTRODUCTION TO CREATIVE NONFICTION
WRTG 2090 ELECTIVES IN WRITING
WRTG 2095 (3) IDEAS FOR SOCIAL CHANGE
Upper-Division Courses
These courses expand on first-year skills, with an emphasis on communication with both professional and lay audiences and connecting knowledge to broader societal issues.
WRTG 3007-3 WRITING IN THE VISUAL ARTS
WRTG 3020-3 TOPICS IN WRITING
WRTG 3030-3 WRITING ON SCIENCE & SOCIETY
WRTG 3035-3 TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION & DESIGN
WRTG 3040-3 WRITING ON BUSINESS & SOCIETY
WRTG 3045-3 WRITING FOR EMERGING WORKPLACES
WRTG 3070 ADVOCATING WITH DATA
WRTG 3090-1 OPEN TOPICS IN WRITING: ADVANCED
WRTG 3840 (1-3) INDEPENDENT STUDY IN WRITING
Graduate Courses
Graduate courses are advanced studies for post-bachelor's students, offering specialized knowledge and research opportunities.
WRTG 5050-3 GRADUATE STUDIES IN WRITING & RHETORIC
WRTG 5840 (1-3) INDEPENDENT STUDY IN WRITING
Resources
Course Policies
Guidelines for expectations and procedures within PWR classes covering attendance, grading, behavior, etc.

CU Course Catalog
Search for classes, add classes to your cart, drop classes and change your grade mode here.

Summer Courses
Our course offerings for the 2024 academic year. 2025 summer courses coming Soon!
WPE Minor
Writing Certificate
Write Lab
Donate to the PWR
To donate to the PWR, please make sure to enter or select the "Program for Writing and Rhetoric Fund" on the CU Boulder donation page.
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Program for Writing & Rhetoric

Home
About Us
Our Mission: Established in 2001, the Program for Writing and Rhetoric (PWR) is responsible for campus-wide instruction of writing. Drawing on the rich intellectual tradition of rhetoric and composition, our program integrates current research and best practices to provide students with rigorous and engaging courses that help them understand and apply rhetorical skills.
Our Writing Foci
Creative Nonfiction
Creative nonfiction is a vital part of the writing curriculum in the Program for Writing and Rhetoric. It helps students reflect, engage with the community, and develop as self-aware writers who explore the relationship between creativity and rhetoric.
Digital Composition
The PWR emphasizes the creative use of digital media in the classroom and to integrating digital technology into student learning. Faculty members actively participate in discussions about digital teaching and learning, and present at conferences.
Diversity
The PWR has received university-wide awards for its work in diversity and encourages openness and respect. It offers diverse courses, transfer agreements with other state institutions, and directed self-placement for incoming 1st-year students.
Service-Learning
One of CU Engage's "Model Programs," the PWR’s Writing Initiative for Service and Engagement (WISE) integrates service-learning into writing courses. Students work on projects for universities, non-profits, or govt. agencies dealing with social issues.
Sustainability
The PWR offers sustainability-based classes, with faculty integrating sustainability concerns into courses. In 2012, the program received the Campus Sustainability Award. Faculty participate in CU’s Peak-to Peak-Project to teach sustainability as well.
Writing Center
Our campus–wide offers undergraduate and graduate students free one–hour consultations with our professional staff to support writing in all courses and for career preparation.
People
Administration
Our Administrators lead strategic planning, curriculum development, and ensure continued growth of our program.
Faculty
Our faculty, including tenured/tenure-track, senior instructors, instructors, and lecturers, contribute significantly to our program's growth and development. They enhance courses through their research, writing, and diverse expertise. Graduate student teachers, trained in pedagogy, also teach various courses across disciplines.
Staff
PWR staff manage critical administrative tasks including scheduling, records, admissions, and faculty support. They serve as the primary point of contact for inquiries.
Courses
Program for Writing and Rhetoric courses offer a workshop-style environment for up to 19 students to explore and improve their writing skills on a broad range of topics.
Course Descriptions
Lower-Division Courses
Lower-division courses focus on critical analysis, argumentation, and inquiry while applying rhetorical knowledge to various writing assignments
WRTG 1100-4 EXTENDED FIRST-YEAR WRITING & RHETORIC
WRTG 1150-3 FIRST-YEAR WRITING & RHETORIC
WRTG 1160 CMCI FIRST-YEAR WRITING & RHETORIC
WRTG 1250-3 ADVANCED FIRST YEAR-WRITING & RHETORIC
WRTG 1840 (1-3) INDEPENDENT STUDY IN WRITING
WRTG 2020-3 INTRODUCTION TO CREATIVE NONFICTION
WRTG 2090 ELECTIVES IN WRITING
WRTG 2095 (3) IDEAS FOR SOCIAL CHANGE
Upper-Division Courses
These courses expand on first-year skills, with an emphasis on communication with both professional and lay audiences and connecting knowledge to broader societal issues.
WRTG 3007-3 WRITING IN THE VISUAL ARTS
WRTG 3020-3 TOPICS IN WRITING
WRTG 3030-3 WRITING ON SCIENCE & SOCIETY
WRTG 3035-3 TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION & DESIGN
WRTG 3040-3 WRITING ON BUSINESS & SOCIETY
WRTG 3045-3 WRITING FOR EMERGING WORKPLACES
WRTG 3070 ADVOCATING WITH DATA
WRTG 3090-1 OPEN TOPICS IN WRITING: ADVANCED
WRTG 3840 (1-3) INDEPENDENT STUDY IN WRITING
Graduate Courses
Graduate courses are advanced studies for post-bachelor's students, offering specialized knowledge and research opportunities.
WRTG 5050-3 GRADUATE STUDIES IN WRITING & RHETORIC
WRTG 5840 (1-3) INDEPENDENT STUDY IN WRITING
Resources
Course Policies
Guidelines for expectations and procedures within PWR classes covering attendance, grading, behavior, etc.

CU Course Catalog
Search for classes, add classes to your cart, drop classes and change your grade mode here.

Summer Courses
Our course offerings for the 2024 academic year. 2025 summer courses coming Soon!
WPE Minor
Writing Certificate
Write Lab
Donate to the PWR
To donate to the PWR, please make sure to enter or select the "Program for Writing and Rhetoric Fund" on the CU Boulder donation page.
Donate Now

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sarah.barkin@colorado.edu

303-735-4789

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T/TH 12:30pm-1:30pm & by appointment, in-person and remote

Program for Writing & Rhetoric

Main Office
Environmental Design Building
1060 18th Street
ENVD 1B60
317 UCB
Boulder, CO 80309

pwr@colorado.edu

(303) 492-8188

Writing Center
Norlin Library
1157 18th Street
Norlin Commons E111
Boulder, CO 80309

wrtghelp@colorado.edu

(303) 735-6906

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