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Professor Dr. Robert Hariman

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Biography

Robert Hariman joined the Northwestern University faculty in 2004 as the Owen L. Coon Professor in the School of Communication. His scholarship focuses on the role of public art and artistry in human affairs, particularly regarding political judgment and the discursive constitution of modern society. Hariman teaches courses in rhetorical theory and the critical study of public culture. His current work includes a continuing involvement in the history of rhetoric, alongside a long-term project that attempts to reboot formalism while engaging with existential problems posed by the Anthropocene. He has authored numerous book chapters and journal articles across disciplines, and his work has been translated into Arabic, Chinese, and French. His selected publications include titles such as "The Public Image: Photography Civic Spectatorship", co-authored with John Louis Lucaites, and "Culture, Catastrophe, Rhetoric: Texture Political Action", co-edited with Ralph Cintron.

Research Interests

Argumentation Debate Public Discourse Rhetoric Visual Culture

Courses

The Public Image Environmental Art Advocacy Rhetoric, Democracy, Empire Classical Athens Classical Rhetoric Afterlives Visual Rhetoric

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program

Requirements

GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7

Prerequisites

U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Application Checklist

  • Online application
  • Transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Statement of purpose
  • Resume/CV
  • TOEFL/IELTS scores (if applicable)

Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.