Apr 05, 2025  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

ENGL 3120 - An Introduction to Rhetorical Theory


An introductory survey of rhetorical theory, with an emphasis on theories of political and civic discourse. Intensive study of classical and contemporary rhetoric, with some attention to theory from other historical periods. Works from the traditional canon of Western rhetoric and works that represent alternative Western traditions will be studied.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: ENGL 2050, ENGL 2230 and one ENGL 2100-level literature or ENGL 2200-level creative writing course, each with a grade of C or higher.

Hours:
3