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COM 301 - Rhetoric and Public Discourse

3.00 credit hours
The study of rhetoric involves a humanistic understanding of persuasion and influence, and is ultimately concerned with how people use symbols to coordinate social action. This course builds upon the basic rhetorical knowledge from COM 100  and acquaints students with classical and contemporary perspectives on rhetoric. Students will learn how public issues are rhetorically developed, discussed and debated in the public sphere.

Prerequisite(s): COM 100 .


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