COMM 360 - Rhetoric and Civic Engagement

Credits: 4
An inquiry into the nature and role of rhetoric and public communication in a civil society. Democracy is based on an engaged citizenry advocating their positions and constructing reasoned, persuasive arguments. Students explore themes of civic engagement and social change in order to better understand the importance of rhetoric to America’s contemporary democratic society.

 

Prerequisite: COMM 120 , COMM 145 , or FSCOM 201 , or permission of instructor.

Distribution Requirements: CL, HE.