Theories of Persuasive Writing

Catalog description

Study of theories about how people use language/writing persuasively to shape knowledge and opinion. The course focuses on selected theoretical readings from the history of mainstream and marginalized rhetorics. The course will build students’ understanding of rhetorical theory and their skill in using it to analyze persuasive writing in their areas of interest. Prerequisites: EN 101 , First-Year College Writing. Completion of EN 300 , Advanced College Writing, or simultaneous enrollment strongly recommended.