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The Writing and Rhetoric Requirement at Stanford

Courses in PWR are carefully designed to offer richly diverse intellectual experiences based on shared assignments, goals, and learning outcomes. The basic structure of PWR courses -- in particular, the assignment sequence -- does not vary from section to section, but each instructor builds on this shared core, designing class materials and activities and choosing readings to develop a unique course.

Planning Your PWR Experience

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Explore PWR Courses

Explore the complete list of current PWR course offerings

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Understanding the Writing and Rhetoric Requirements

Find out which PWR classes you'll take and when you'll take them

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PWR 1 focuses on written elements of academic analysis and research-based argument

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PWR 2 continues PWR 1’s foci while adding a focus on oral and multimedia communication

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WRITE-2 Courses

DWR 2 classes are seminars taught by Stanford faculty

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Writing in the Major

Find out which WIM courses are available in your major

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Advanced PWR Courses

What additional courses in rhetoric and writing are available? Find out here