COM 3310 - Rhetorical Theory and Criticism

Credits: 4
This course looks at the modes of persuasion from the earliest recorded oral cultures to today’s electronic media, as well as provides an introduction to rhetorical criticism. Topics include how meaning, especially persuasive meaning, is constructed symbolically and how to critique a rhetorical text. Activities will enable students to better understand the workings of rhetoric in everyday life and give opportunities to improve their ability to discern the rhetorical intent in messages.
Prerequisites Junior or Senior standing.
McDaniel Plan: Textual Analysis.