ENGL 292Rhetorical Theory and Criticism
- Units
- 0.50
- Faculty
- Arts
- Subject
- English
When it runs
- F24
- W25
- S25
- F25
- W26
- S26
- F26
- W27
- S27
Ran in 6 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: scheduled, 2 lecture sections. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.
This course provides a survey of the multidisciplinary field of rhetorical studies. In addition to introducing key concepts, theoretical frameworks, and critical debates, this course examines the role of rhetoric in a range of academic disciplines and social contexts.
Prerequisites
- Students must be in level 2A or higher
Antirequisites
None listed.
Leads to
No course lists it as a requisite.
Fall 2026 sections
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Meets |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | 4240 | 30 / 30 | TTh 13:00–14:20 |
Winter 2027 sections
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Meets |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 081 | 3858 | 0 / 40 | Online or by arrangement |
| LEC 701 | 1487 | 13 / 9999 | Online or by arrangement |
Reviewed on UW Flow
76% liked it65% easy77% useful
From 29 ratings and 5 comments on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.
I took this course online. It was pretty simple but I still learned a lot and quite enjoyed it.
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I took this course online. There were 10 weekly weighted assignments at 6% each (option to do 11 assignments and the top 10 counts towards grade) and a final exam worth 40%.
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I did this online, and it was great! The weekly reflections help to understand the course content, which is quite interesting if you like English and Rhetoric studies. The course helped broaden my understanding of rhetoric and the ways in which we use it on a daily basis. Highly recommend!
Dec 2024 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this
Very boring topics and modules. Weekly assignments of about 300 words that shouldn't take long and a final exam.
Dec 2023 · didn’t like itOn UW FlowRemove this
Took this course online with Ashley Mehlenbacher in an asynchronous format. There were weekly assignments (11 total but you only had to do 8 of your choice) that were relatively easy, just small writing assignments. They were either reflective of that week's readings or lectures. Also 1 final essay. Not a bad courseload and would say it's a pretty chill course. Not that interesting but not boring either.
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Discussed on r/uwaterloo
12 posts and comments in 10 threads mention ENGL 292, October 2017 to December 2024. Quoted word for word, newest first; each reply sits under the post and the comment that started its branch. Search r/uwaterloo for newer posts.
Spring 2022
Note to Self: Don't take an ENGL course again 29 points, 14 comments
“I forgot how subjective essay marking is with English profs and TAs as compared to research essays. Thought I was doing a bird course chill-er course in terms of workload (ENGL 295), and it ends up …”
u/anthondotym: “i (kinda?) learned this lesson in the winter; went from getting a 90 in ENGL 108D and thinking i'm now good at english to getting a low 70 on my first ENGL 292 assignment - which was only marginally below the class average of 75. …”
Fall 2021
Any English courses you really liked or didn't like? 4 points, 19 comments
[deleted]: “… To start the discussion off, I've tried ENGL 140R (not bad) + ENGL 101B (great bc of the prof I had) thus far, and I'm slated to take ENGL 200A, ENGL 309C, and ENGL 292 in F21.”
u/drowninginplath: “… (I also took a special topics course w Prof H, and I recommend taking any courses he offers) I also dropped ENGL 292 (online) a week in because it's not a mandatory course for me, and they had Kipling as required reading. …”
Fall 2020
Course selection advice for adult first timer! 156 points, 45 comments
“Hello! I have recently been accepted part-time into the Arts program and it will be my first time attending university. …”
u/Lil-Shiro: “… anthropology), ENGL 200A (British Literature), JS 114 (Intro to Jewish studies), and ENGL 292 (Rhetorical Criticism). …”
RMPC upper years, how would you rate the program? 5 points, 4 comments
“Looking to major in Rhetoric, Media and Professional Communication. Went to UW wanting to go into psychology, realized I was barking up the wrong tree. …”
u/jkso00: “… In terms of required courses, I loved ENGL292, ENGL 320, ENGL 108D, ENGL 309G. Least favourites are definitely ENGL 200A/200B (british lit)...reading old english is super difficult and having to take literature classes is a big struggle for me but still interesting 4. …”
“My program sounds cooler than it is” thread 17 points, 30 comments
“I’ll start: Majoring in Rhetoric, Media, Professional communications; specializing in technical writing; minoring in digital arts communication”
u/reallyred22: “I'm also in RMPC, but instead of anything as useful as technical writing, I have a philosophy minor...”
u/wallflower890: “I’m dreading taking the required literature courses... those are not my jam at all. I’m currently taking engl 292, 320, 201h, and 210j”
u/water4daze: “You are me but instead of digi arts comm I have bus”
u/wallflower890: “I’m in 210j too 😳 Also in ENGL 292, 310H, 320”
Textbooks + Tips - ENGL 292, ENGL 210J, FR 192A, HRM 301, SPCOM 399, & LS 291 2 points, 0 comments
u/chaps_singh: “Appreciate any advice or experiences with the above courses, and if anyone has test banks or a textbook, HMU! Thanks folks!”
Fall 2019
ENGL 292 English Rhetoric and Criticism easy or hard? 1 point, 4 comments
u/DieselV5: “Has anyone who has taken the online version liked it and done well? &x200B; Thanks!”
Winter 2019
ENGL 292 assignment marks? 1 point, 0 comments
Fall 2017
Best courses for fulfilling CS breadth/depth/communications requirements? 2 points, 5 comments
“What are the best courses for fulfilling each of the following requirements: 1. Breadth: Humanities + Social Sciences + Science + Applied Science 2. Depth 3. …”
u/TheZarosian: “Humanities: ENGL 108D (Digital Lives) with Stephen Fernandez is a good course and very light. Social Sciences: LS 101 Online or ECON 101 are quite popular and easy courses (mostly multiple choice, no …”
u/DukeBaird: “I haven't taken 108D with him, but I'm currently taking ENGL 292 with him, and it is both interesting, enjoyable, and not very difficult. Highly recommend him as a prof if you can get him.”
Any way to disable UWCourseLinker from posting? 16 points, 26 comments
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