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

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

Distribution

Advanced (ADVD) | Level III Writing (W3)

Notes

Academic Level: 140-UG Level 4 Advanced

Modalities: In Person