COMS 6320 - Rhetoric, Culture, and Social Critique

Course takes a specific theoretical approach to the critique of rhetoric as expressed in and by contemporary culture. The goal will be to explore the rich variety of rhetorical expression current in our lives. The reading list will encompass such topics as the critique of hate speech, the critique of whiteness, as well as focus on the discourse of African American, Native American, Latina/Latino cultures. Student projects will focus on one or more of the areas of inquiry with a goal of understanding and critiquing the role of rhetoric in the perpetuation and alteration of a culture.

Requisites

Credit Hours: 4.0
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.

Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 seminar

Eligible grades: A-F,PR,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I