Hi Russ, just given the kind of program that we have at Waterloo, I have been keeping track of the kind of program you are talking about, so I'll summarize my observations and then others can add the stuff I have missed. Naturally, I will begin with our own program--the Language and Professional Writing Program at the University of Waterloo. This is an MA program in which students can take courses in applied, critical linguistics as well as rhetoric and professional writing. All of the LPW courses link a theoretical perspective with a study of professional writing. So for example we have case studies in business communication courses, web design courses, science writing courses as well as a course in composition theory and pedagogy. We also have a co-op option, and we definitely suggest that student with little background in professional communication take the co-op option--that way they get the workplace profile and experience they need before going on the job market. Most of our undergraduates (Rhetoric and Professional Writing students) already have this profile, but graduates from other universities often lack it. Our graduate students also must take a course in literary theory and a few literature courses. This does discourage some students. In my view, however, the Canadian academy is just not ready for a purely non-literary MA. and the Literary theory course is valuable as a way to provide experience in "theorized practices" for both literary and non-literary texts. Students can complete the MA via course work (8 semester courses) or via 6 courses and a Master's Project--often a study of workplace communicaiton. We also require student to prepare a portfolio prior to their Master's Project. This portfolio combines academic and professional writing examples. We also offer a PhD in Language and Literature in which a student can do in a doctorate using rhetorical, linguistic or literary theory to analyse the forms and practices of professional communication. More about this if you want it. As to other programs in Canada. Of course, I don't know them as well. And they should speak for themselves. But I do know that SFU has a program that would do a lot of what your students want. I also think that Carleton has an equivalent program. Concordia has an interesting program as well--although I think this is an undergraduate program. York University has a certificate program in this area-- again though this is an undergraduate program. I have also heard rumours that UVic is developing a program--although again I think this is an undergraduate program. So I guess at the graduate level--it's Waterloo, SFU or Carelton. I hope this helps Catherine F. Schryer Dept. of English University of Waterloo Waterloo, Ontario, Canada N2L 3G1 (519) 885-1211 (ext 3318)