Fall 2026

Classical Rhetorical Theory

COMARTS 570 studies major rhetorical theories from ancient Greece to Bacon, covering Plato, Aristotle, Cicero, and others.

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Recorded instructors · Fall 2026 Jenell Johnson3.9/5

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Recent recorded grades — Spring 2017: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=6 letter grades); Spring 2019: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=7 letter grades); Spring 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=10 letter grades).

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(Two from:COM ARTS 262, 360, 370, 372, 470, 472, 562, or RELIG ST/​COM ARTS 374) or graduate/professional standing

COMARTS 570

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Recent recorded grades — Spring 2017: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=6 letter grades); Spring 2019: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=7 letter grades); Spring 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=10 letter grades).

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JENELL MARIE JOHNSON is recorded teaching in Spring 2013, Spring 2015, Spring 2017, Spring 2019, Spring 2023, Spring 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

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Recent recorded grades — Spring 2017: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=6 letter grades); Spring 2019: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=7 letter grades); Spring 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=10 letter grades).

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Topics

  • Major theories of rhetoric from ancient Greece to Bacon
  • Theories of Plato, Aristotle, Cicero, Quintilian, Longinus, St. Augustine

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COMARTS 570 · Fall 2026

Classical Rhetorical Theory

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