Rhetoric of War Conflict

3 Credits · Level: Graduate

Increasingly, information and language are used as tools of war, conflict, oppression, alienation and exclusion. This represents a shift in our understanding of information warfare which has focused on the prevention of attacks on information systems. This course explores the theoretical foundations of the language of war, conflict, oppression and alienation. Theory is compared to practice in a range of historical and current contexts. The course is designed for interactive discussion and knowledge exchange. The schedule will include presentations by and discussions with guest speakers. Course assignments include short analyses of selected use cases presented and discussed in class, and a student chosen topic for deeper analysis. Course Format: Lectures, discussion, and interaction with guest speakers