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Jun 28, 2024
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RHET 226 - Rhetorical Theory
Semester Hours: 3
Once a Year
This course explores traditional forms and functions of rhetoric and persuasion in public address as well as contemporary theories of symbolic communication. A broad survey of rhetorical theory, from classical to 20th century, reviews rhetorical functions such as argument, critical inquiry, informative discourse, and epistemic formation. This course focuses primarily on the Western rhetorical tradition, although attention is given to the contributions of non-western and non-patriarchal cultures to contemporary theories. The course exposes students to significant theories for analyzing and constructing a variety of forms of public discourse.
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