ClassInfo - Spring 2021 Writing Studies Classes

Spring 2021 | WRIT 3701W Section 001: Rhetorical Theory for Writing Studies (49995)

Instructor(s): Rachel Presley
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
Delivery Mode
Online Course
Enrollment Requirements:: soph or jr or sr
Times and Locations:: Regular Academic Session

01/19/2021 - 05/03/2021

Mon, Wed 01:00PM - 02:15PM

Off Campus

UMN REMOTE
Enrollment Status:: Open (19 of 24 seats filled)
Also Offered:: (Tentative) Spring 2025
(Tentative) Fall 2024
(Tentative) Spring 2024
(Tentative) Fall 2023
(Tentative) Spring 2023
(Tentative) Fall 2022
(Tentative) Spring 2022
(Tentative) Fall 2021

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 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/49995/1213
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:: 15 April 2020

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