Persuasive Discourse: Theoretical Foundations

Undergraduate

Classical foundations, historical developments and contemporary theory. Relation of language use to cultural practices, ethics, identity and power. Analysis of various genres of texts and persuasive writing in popular culture and mass media. Course Format: Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week. Restrictions: Open to ENCW (singe or combined), ENGL (single or combined), ENGL (Honours)/BEd (Intermediate/Senior) and WRDS (single or combined) majors and minors until date specified in Registration guide. Prerequisite(s): One credit from IADM (IASC) 1F01, COMM 1P91 and COMM 1P92 (1F90), ENGL 1(alpha)90 to 1(alpha)99, WRDS (WRIT) 1(alpha)90 to 1(alpha)99 or permission of the instructor. Cross-Listing(s): ENGL 2P28 and WRDS 2P28 Course Notes: This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. Exclusions: Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in WRIT 2P28 and IADM (IASC) 2P28.