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.
Julia McPherson BA ’19More about JuliaOne of the most valuable things about L&C is that it gives you the freedom to run with opportunities.
Kyle Owens BA ’19More about KyleThe most important thing I learned at Lewis & Clark is that relationships are the key to success. I experienced a lot of ups and downs during my four years, but there is nothing more valuable than relationship building.
DJ Smith BA ’23More about DJIt’s very hard to choose a favorite class, but I think mine is Argument and Social Justice taught by Professor Mitch Reyes.
