COM 455 - Rhetorical Criticism

Description:
Practical approaches to rhetoric that value contingency, invention, and judgment. Application of criticism methods as ways to engage cultural, political, and social issues through the lens of rhetoric.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: COM 340.

Credits: (4)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Examine rhetorical devices used in everyday life.
Interpret various symbolic acts as subjects of criticism.
Analyze rhetorical artifacts through a variety of approaches in rhetorical criticism.
Originate rhetorical critiques to perform active citizenship.
Justify positions based on well-informed evaluation of symbolic acts.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/5/21

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
Winter Locations: Ellensburg, Online