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Fall 2020 | WRIT 3701W Section 001: Rhetorical Theory for Writing Studies (16585)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Discussion
- Credits:
- 3 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- Student Option No Audit
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- Completely Online
- Class Attributes:
UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
Online Course
- Enrollment Requirements:
- soph or jr or sr
- Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
Mon,
Wed 02:30PM - 03:45PM
Off Campus
UMN REMOTE
- Enrollment Status:
Closed (24 of 24 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Principles/history of rhetorical theory/criticism. Classical theories. Aristotle's Rhetoric applied to examples of contemporary communication. Relationship of classical theory to scientific discourse, technical communication. prereq: Soph or jr or sr or instr consent
- Class Notes:
- This course is completely online in a synchronous format. The course will meet online at the scheduled times.
- Class Description:
- This course is designed to explore major issues and perspectives in rhetorical criticism, including foundational concepts from the history of rhetorical theory, elements of rhetorical studies, and methods of rhetorical analysis. Rhetoric is an art form with a diverse theoretical landscape, meaning that there is no singular, stable definition of the term; rather, rhetoric is a practice that has been used as an organizing principle for a variety of communicative acts -- written, spoken, and enacted. As such, the study of rhetorical theory and criticism begins with the understanding that human beings use language and symbols to shape our many worldviews. The skills obtained in this class will help you to understand the nature and function of the persuasive strategies that structure our everyday lives and arguments. As a writing-intensive course, you will also learn how to construct a piece of rhetorical criticism that draws upon a toolbox of ideas and methods to successfully articulate a rhetorical argument.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/16585/1209
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 15 April 2020
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