Modern Rhetorical Theory
Rhetoric and Communications · 3 hrs Seminar/Discussion
Offered: Fall Or Winter, Every Year
RHET-4138 prerequisites
We couldn't read this course's prerequisites into a chain. The wording is under “Requisite courses” below.
Where RHET-4138 counts
Counts toward 3 more as one option among several, not as a course you must take:
Read from the departments' own calendar pages, where 50 of 208 programs are only partly machine-readable, so treat these as a minimum rather than the full list. Confirm with an academic advisor.
Description
This course provides an overview of modern rhetorical theory. It covers several major figures and schools of thought from the twentieth century to the present. Contemporary themes addressed include power, politics, democracy, science, religion, art, media, and popular culture. Students learn how to apply the theories learned in class to everyday life. The aim of the course is to help students become more critically aware of the complexities of our social and symbolic universe.
Requisite courses
Completion of 42 credit hours [prerequisite(s)].
Restrictions
Students may not hold credit for this course and the former RHET-3138.
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.