Aristotle describes rhetoric as a method of discovering the available means of persuasion in a situation. This course introduces students to the history of rhetoric, surveying Greek and Roman texts through the modern and postmodern rhetorical forms. The study of rhetoric is essential to democracy, social justice, and public life. We shall discuss how the ancient quarrel between rhetoric and philosophy continues to be relevant as we engage in civic discourse to build pluralistic societies. Lect: 3 hrs. Prerequisites: (ENG 108 and ACS 103) or ENG 208 Course Weight: 1.00 Billing Units: 1
