INTRODUCTION TO RHETORIC IN POLITICS AND CULTURE
An introduction to the study of rhetoric in politics and culture. Explores the interrelationship of theory, criticism, and practice. Students gain an understanding of rhetoric as a social force emerging from political and cultural contexts and as an influence on those contexts.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: Sophomore standing or COM ARTS 260 Course Designation: Core GenEd - Humanities & Arts Breadth - Humanities Level - Intermediate L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2025 Learning Outcomes: 1. Explain, assess, and analyze key terms, concepts, theories, and themes scholars use to evaluate rhetorical action Audience: Undergraduate 2. Apply these critical and theoretical lenses to historical and contemporary discourse and public culture Audience: Undergraduate 3. Articulate a clear, compelling rationale for how and why rhetoric is valuable and necessary for civic participation & democratic life Audience: Undergraduate 4. Identify evidences of various rhetorical strategies in our contemporary moment Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Explain, assess, and analyze key terms, concepts, theories, and themes scholars use to evaluate rhetorical action Audience: Undergraduate 2. Apply these critical and theoretical lenses to historical and contemporary discourse and public culture Audience: Undergraduate 3. Articulate a clear, compelling rationale for how and why rhetoric is valuable and necessary for civic participation & democratic life Audience: Undergraduate 4. Identify evidences of various rhetorical strategies in our contemporary moment Audience: Undergraduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027