ENG 415 - 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 human beings 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 communication and to their evaluation of the communications of others.

Prerequisite(s): ENG 201 and junior standing.

Cross-Listed: Cross-listed with philosophy.
Term(s) Offered: Fall, even-numbered years

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