Speeches will be places in the context of watershed events such as the American Revolution, the Ratification of the Constitution, the Abolitionist Movement, the Suffrage Movement, and World War I and II, and the Civil Rights Movement. Offered in 1999-2000 and alternate years. Students will apply selected theories and methodologues to contemporary rhetorical documents and artifacts. Offered in 1998-199 and alternate years. The Theory and process of persuasion is examined from major humanistic and behavorial perspectives.
Students learn persuasive techniques used in political communcation, news media, and advertising.
Offered in Sping Semester only. 389 Topics in Communication Students investigate a special topic in areas of public address, classical rhetoric, or rhetorical criticism. Students many register for the course more than once, provided that a differetn topic is studied. Offered every year.