Dr. Rasha Diab

Associate Professor

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Biography

Rasha Diab is an Associate Professor at the University of Texas at Austin in the Department of Rhetoric and Writing and the English Department. She received her Ph.D. in Composition and Rhetoric from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2009. Her research interests include rhetorical theory, historical criticism, and composition studies. She is particularly focused on political discourse, critical discourse analysis, and comparative/contrastive intercultural rhetoric. Diab also explores public address, transnational rhetoric, multilingual writing, and writing center pedagogy, applying qualitative research methods to her studies. Her teaching portfolio includes courses such as Principles of Rhetoric, Peacemaking Rhetoric, and Transnational Rhetorics, reflecting her diverse academic engagements in both traditional and online formats.

Research Interests

Courses

Principles of Rhetoric Peacemaking Rhetoric Transnational Rhetorics Feminist Rhetoric Cultural Rhetoric Rhetoric Narrative

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
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  • Three letters of recommendation
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Specialization Notes

General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.