Communication Arts at UW–Madison
Explore the production and consumption of communication in all its diverse forms.
Join Communication Arts
Undergraduate Program
Be a part of one of the most popular majors in the College of Letters and Science at one of the top public universities in the country. Focus your studies on either Communication Science and Rhetoric, or Radio, Television, and Film.
Graduate Program
Join our renowned graduate program to do groundbreaking research in Communication Science, Film, Media and Cultural Studies, or Rhetoric, Politics, and Culture.
Latest News
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Futures for Rhetoric and Democracy
In the origin stories of Western rhetorical theory and practice, democracy appears as a main character. Scholars have cast the relationship of rhetoric and democracy as mutually constitutive: rhetoric fostered the growth…
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How Politicians Use Comedy to Push Agendas
Politicians reach for humor more often than you think. Mari Henderson wants to understand why this functions as a political strategy.
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Fakebian or Gold Star Lesbian: Homonormative Purity Rhetorics of Lateral Containment
Although many lesbians may recognize or resonate with the gold star label, its contemporary treatment as a sacrosanct standard is incredibly detrimental to queer community. As many self-proclaimed gold stars vilify lesbians…
Upcoming Events
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October 6
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October 8UW Cinematheque – PremieresHow to Divorce During the War | Lithuania, Luxembourg, Ireland, Czech Republic | 2026 | DCP 108 min. Lithuanian, Ukrainian, Russian with English subtitles Director: Andrius Blaževičiusy7:00 PM, 4070 Vilas Hall
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October 9UW Cinematheque – New Restorations and Special PresentationsIshtar | USA | 1987 | DCP| 107 mins. Director: Elaine May7:00 PM, 4070 Vilas Hall
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October 10UW Cinematheque – Three White NightsWhite Nights (Le Notte Bianche) | Italy | 1957 | DCP | 101 min. | Italian with English subtitles Director: Luchino Visconti7:00 PM, 4070 Vilas Hall
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October 13