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 Overview This course serves as an introduction to the multidisciplinary field of rhetoric, and its purpose is to familiarize students with a broad overview of rhetorical studies. In particular, we will read texts that examine the question of what is rhetoric; the historical roots of rhetoric; the significance and purpose of rhetorical theory; the relation between rhetoric and philosophy; the relation between enlightenment and modernity; and postmodernity. This course will engage you in the reading and discussion of the works of major rhetorical theorists both ancient and modern. Class meetings will consist of discussions of readings, examination of public arguments, and dissection of rhetorical theories. If you do all the reading and attend class on a regular basis, at the end of the semester you will have a basic understanding of the rhetorical tradition and an understanding in depth of contemporary trends.
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