ENG 515 - History of Rhetoric

Credits: 3

An understanding and comparison of various movements in the history of rhetoric, with particular emphasis on the relationship between rhetorical strategy and one’s image of man and on historical events which influenced rhetoric. The course aims to increase the scope of students’ understanding of rhetoric and help them apply this knowledge to their own writing and their evaluation of the writing of others.

Prerequisite(s): No prereq.

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