To understand the relationship between rhetoric and culture, this class will focus on environmental communication as the context for engaging the relationship between rhetoric and culture. By understanding the rhetorical strategies of environmental discourse, and through criticism of them, we can better understand and appreciate the relationship between rhetoric and culture. Ultimately, it is my hope that a greater appreciation of rhetoric and culture results from this class. Media, culture and the environment . Rhetoric and human understanding .
Landmark essays on rhetoric and the environment .
Attendance is vital for students to perform satisfactorily in this course. Each student is expected to come to class fully prepared to discuss the assigned subject matter. I expect students to notify me when they are unable to attend a class session. All due dates as listed on this syllabi are absolute. If you know you will be gone on the date an assignment is due, you must make-up the assignment prior to the assigned due date.