Rhetoric and Media Studies
Make and share meaning through rhetoric and media.
We study meaning-making and meaning-sharing through rhetoric and media. Our goal is to provide you with effective theoretical and methodological tools for understanding how public messages, images, texts, stories, conversations, and symbols work. Ours is one of the first programs in the country to offer a major that integrates training in film/television studies with training in media and rhetorical analysis. As an RHMS major you will join an inclusive community that works collaboratively on a challenging curriculum, innovative research, and on applying the things we learn across campus and beyond. RHMS students intern and volunteer in Portland, take their skills into campus activities, and showcase their work at regional and national conferences and festivals.
Akira Abderrahman BA ’17More about AkiraBeing an athlete at L&C means that you get to be part of this bigger family on campus.
Nani Welch Keliihoomalu BA ’18More about NaniMy decision to go abroad to Japan really changed my entire college experience. It was by far the best part of my four years here.
Tadao Kumasaka BA ’21More about TadaoMy favorite spot on campus are the steps outside of JR Howard, right at the center of the academic side of campus. Nothing makes me as happy as basking in the sun and socializing.
