Theories of Written Communication

Bibliography

The bibliography below includes a selection of readings featured in or complimentary to our Fall 2024 study of theories of written communication. We will read some but not all of what is listed here. Items listed here may prove to be helpful leads for your theory deck/microanthology, or in support of further study in theories of written communication. ENGL6524: Theories of Written Communication is an core course in the PhD in RW program; for RW PhD students, readings assigned during coursework automatically carry over onto preliminary exam reading lists. -DM

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Derek Mueller
Professor of Rhetoric and Writing
Department of English, Virginia Tech
Office: 315 Shanks Hall
Fall 2024 Office Hours: F, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. ET, and other times by appt.
dmueller@vt.edu
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