LAE 510 Rhetorical Theory: History and Practice

A course which examines the age-old question of "What works?" from an historical perspective. Students are introduced to classical and modern theories of rhetorical effectiveness and literary analysis. Course also offers an overview of accepted and experimental methods to improve writing skills. Weekly exercises apply various theories and methods. Students become familiar with the vocabulary of rhetoric, old and recent. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours

Credits

3