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ENGL 201 - INTRODUCTION TO RHETORIC AND WRITING STUDIES


3 Credit Hour(s)
This foundational course for the Writing in Multiple Media concentration introduces students to the formal study and practice of rhetoric, as well as covering trends in the field and major theories. Students learn fundamental tools for rhetorical practice and criticism, such as the rhetorical canons, genre theory, stasis theory, and more. The course also provides students with individualized exploration of career paths in rhetoric. Three hours of lecture.

Prerequisite(s): ENGL 115