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A seminar concerned with the interrelation of rhetorical theory and practice: questions of theory, politics, philosophy and cultural history. Offered as needed, specific topics vary, and the course may be taken for credit more than once.

An investigation into the theoretical bases for understanding the dynamics of persuasive communication from the interpersonal to the social level. The main focus is on major social scientific models that seek to explain the relationship between...

Addressing the technological opportunities and challenges of the twenty-first century, this course offers an overview of philosophy of technology. It covers several of the classic theories and approaches, but also moves beyond them to explore a...

This course explores a range of humanistic critics of technology whose views could be broadly construed as conservative. Readings will encompass a broad spectrum of sociopolitical movements and academic disciplines, from Luddism, Romanticism, and...

This course is designed for upper-level students to examine rhetoric in the contemporary political setting, and to explore a range of theoretical and practical issues including campaign strategies, ethics, and the impact of campaigns on the...

Involves on-the-job experience at a commercial radio station and includes supervision by the station's personnel. The student will be exposed to the numerous support functions that make radio broadcasting possible. Prerequisite: permission of the...

This course offers an in-depth examination of media theory and criticism, exploring both foundational and contemporary media theories and applying these theories to contemporary media texts. In general, it samples a variety of theories and...

Examines the impact of the mass media on American democratic political culture. Explores the influence of television on the rise of image and style over substance and rationality in political rhetoric. Addresses changes in political communication...

An extensive examination of contemporary ideas about the nature and function of rhetoric. Students will conduct in-depth readings into the works of such major figures as I.A. Richards, Jean-FranÁois Lyotard, Richard Weaver, Kenneth Burke, Jurgen...

The study of speeches influential in shaping public life in America, especially within the political sphere. Primary emphasis is placed upon the textual analysis of selected speeches for the purpose of discovering the rhetorical dynamics, as well as...