COMM 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

COMM 111 and COMM 329 and (ENGL 203 or COMM 307 or COMM 342 or COMM 348 or COMM 363 or COMM 367 or COMM 370 or COMM 441 or COMM 445)

Distribution

Advanced (ADVD) | Level III Writing (W3)

Notes

Academic Level: 140-UG Level 4 Advanced

Modalities: In Person