Rhetoric (RHET)

RHET 2010:   Introduction to Rhetoric  
Writing and Rhetoric  
In this introduction to rhetoric and public discourse, students will learn to analyze speeches and texts, focusing on issues of power and persuasion.  
3 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
RHET 3250:   Research Methods in Rhetoric  
Writing and Rhetoric  
This course introduces students to research methodologies in rhetoric, composition, and communication. Students will formulate research questions and develop ethically and methodologically sound research projects.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
(HONR 1020 or LIBA 1020 or SPCH 1020 or SPCH 1050 or WRIT 1020) and 24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
RHET 3300:   Queer Rhetorics  
Writing and Rhetoric  
This course explores and analyzes the rhetorical strategies of queer communities in the United States.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
(HONR 1020 or LIBA 1020 or WRIT 1020) and 24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
RHET 3890:   Intern. in Writ., Rhet., Spch.  
Writing and Rhetoric  
Internship with an approved partner. May be repeated once with the permission of the department chair. Z graded.  
3 - 6 credits  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Internship  
RHET 3990:   Special Topics  
Writing and Rhetoric  
Special topics in rhetoric. May be repeated with change in topic.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
(HONR 1020 or LIBA 1020 or WRIT 1020) and 24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
RHET 4110:   Political Rhetoric  
Writing and Rhetoric  
This course is a survey of political rhetoric and communication, including theories of persuasion. Students will explore, analyze, and produce speeches and texts related to political discourse.  
3 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
RHET 4420:   Feminist Rhetorics  
Writing and Rhetoric  
Through writing and discussion, students will analyze feminist rhetorics. Students will learn rhetorical theory and criticism and explore historical moments of resistance to patriarchal discourses.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
RHET 4770:   Rhet.s of Race in the US South  
Writing and Rhetoric  
This course explores the rhetorical landscape of the U.S. South. Students will study debates about racialized words and symbols. They will develop research projects that complicate simplistic notions of race, identity, and region.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
(HONR 1020 or LIBA 1020 or SPCH 1020 or SPCH 1050 or WRIT 1020) and 24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture