COM 270 — Intr Rhetoric & Public Address
Students survey benchmark rhetorical perspectives and apply them to analyze various “texts” of the contemporary public sphere, such as: speech; public oratory; radio; television; film and news media; digital media; images; architectural landscapes and geographic place. Students will be introduced to the history of the rhetorical tradition and become acquainted with a wide range of analytical approaches. This introduction to rhetoric and public address aims at empowering students to actively participate in civic discourse and advocacy by honing their ability to critically analyze and respond to rhetorical appeals.