Studying Rhetoric and Interpersonal Communication at DePauw
Whether you’re meeting with a potential client, leading a team planning session or facing thousands with a microphone in your hand, effective communication skills are vital to successfully getting your message across. By pursuing a rhetoric and interpersonal communication minor at DePauw, you can cultivate those skills and learn how they can be applied in both public and private settings.
Courses in this minor focus on rhetorical theory, giving you a robust understanding of persuasive language, sound argumentation and the subtle dynamics of human interaction. It is a highly versatile program, ideal for anyone who wants to pursue a professional career marked by both influence and understanding. You’ll learn how to analyze the strategies behind successful communication, craft messages that engage and inform, resolve conflict with emotional intelligence and excel as a leader in any field you enter.
