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COM 441 - Rhetoric of Dissent

(3 units)
Description and analysis of public discourse by agitators and those opposed to agitation. Focus on significant movements for change in recent American history.

Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall - Even Years
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course:
1. Students will be able to identify social movement theory and concepts specific to communication studies.
2. Students will be able to describe and evaluate rhetorical dissent strategies used by activists including the ethics and effectiveness of those strategies.
3. Students will be able to compare rhetorical strategies used by various movement groups for different issues within particular socio-political-historical contexts.
4. Students will be able to research and analyze elements of social movements to articulate how they emerge and fulfill rhetorical movement functions.
5. Students will be able to apply dissent concepts and theory to contemporary social movements or activists.


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