SEMINAR IN RHETORICAL CRITICISM

COMARTS 570

Study of major theories of rhetoric from their origins in ancient Greece to Bacon, including theories of Plato, Aristotle, Cicero, Quintilian, Longinus, St. Augustine, and others.

COMARTS 905

Advanced research in rhetorical theory and criticism, and in the history of public address.

COMARTS 476

A survey of rhetorical criticism methods. Apply methods to landmark historical and contemporary texts - from presidential war discourse to women's suffrage rhetoric to timely political debates.

COMARTS 969

A review of recent and ongoing theoretical developments in rhetorical theory.

COMARTS 372

Public discourse as it affects and reflects the process of dynamic social change. Historical and contemporary instances of rhetorical processes.