INTRODUCTION TO RHETORIC IN POLITICS AND CULTURE

COMARTS 360

Course Description

An introduction to the study of rhetoric in politics and culture. Explores the interrelationship of theory, criticism, and practice. Students gain an understanding of rhetoric as a social force emerging from political and cultural contexts and as an influence on those contexts.

Prerequisties

Sophomore standing or COMARTS 260

Satisfies

COMARTS 570

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average

3.39

2.83% from Historical

Completion Rate

96.97%

1.06% from Historical

A Rate

39.39%

11.77% from Historical

Class Size

-24.31% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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