COM 31200 - Rhetoric In The Western World

An explanation of major theoretical and philosophical concepts concerning rhetoric; the relationships between rhetoric and political, social, and personal decisions are explored. Ancient and modern authors will be read.

Preparation for Course
P: COM 11400.

Cr. 3.
Notes
Approved To Fulfill Civics Literacy Course Pathway
Student Learning Outcomes
1. Explain rhetorical theories, the debates within the discipline, and engage in critical application.
2. Demonstrate a familiarity with precise vocabulary to describe the functions and forms of communication.
3. Demonstrate and apply understanding of the research process in rhetoric.
4. Understand how forces in the world’s history shape our contemporary communication.
5. Understand how communication shapes how we see the world.