Classical and Medieval Rhetoric

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COMM 305 Contemporary Rhetorical Theory LITR 200 Literature and the Catholic Imagination Four classes (16 Credits), chosen from the following: BUSN 200/COMM 205 Business Communication COMM 250 Public Speaking COMM 300 Writing and Dialogue: Plato to Podcasts COMM 321/LITR 321 Creative Writing: Fiction COMM 340 Writing for Journalism LITR 322 Creative Writing: Poetry Other courses may be considered with the approval of the director, including additional theory courses and relevant special topics courses in communication (COMM 418) and special topics in literature (LITR 415). Course Descriptions COMM 200 MEDIA, SOCIETY, AND THE CHURCH This course is designed to help students understand the critical process of mass communication in modern life as well as the Church’s teachings related to social communications. A survey is presented of the history, functions, and responsibilities of newspapers, radio, television, and interactive media. The use and misuse of social communications will be considered, drawing upon the Church’s teachings to heighten awareness of the formative role of the media in contemporary society.