CMST 415 Genres Of Rhetoric

This course will examine one or two rhetorical genres to define the characteristics of each and understand its nature, meaning, and influence within a particular cultural movement. Students will apply classical and contemporary rhetorical theories to genres such as presidential, war, feminist, and environmental rhetoric. Representative examples of speeches, letters, essays, advertisements, and demonstrations will be analyzed.

Credits

3 credits

Prerequisite

CMST111 AND CMST329

Distribution

Advanced

Notes

140-UG Level 4 Advanced