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The ability to communicate and understand one another is a central part of who we are as human beings. If you’re interested in a cutting edge program that challenges you to understand the dynamics of the communication process itself — of the different ways in which words, symbols, and images may be interpreted — Whitman’s program in Rhetoric and Film studies is a good fit for you.

• Take advantage of our innovative approaches to the study of rhetorical and media theory and history, which can help you to become a more effective critical interpreter of words and images and lead you to adopt a broader liberal arts approach to understanding how different societies and social institutions communicate with one another.
• In addition to offering a diverse array of interdisciplinary course, the department is also the academic home to Whitman College’s nationally recognized Forensics program.

• James Hanson
• Robert Sickels, Chair
• Robert M. Withycombe