Modern Rhetorical Theory

3 credits · Undergraduate

(3 hrs Seminar/Discussion) This course provides an overview of modern rhetorical theory. It covers several major figures and schools of thought from the twentieth century to the present. Contemporary themes addressed include power, politics, democracy, science, religion, art, media, and popular culture. Students learn how to apply the theories learned in class to everyday life. The aim of the course is to help students become more critically aware of the complexities of our social and symbolic universe. Restrictions: Students may not hold credit for this course and the former RHET-3138. Requisite Courses: Completion of 42 credit hours [prerequisite(s)].