University General Course Catalog 2026-2027 
    
    Oct 22, 2026  
University General Course Catalog 2026-2027

ENG 409C - Contemporary Rhetorical Theory and Criticism

(3 units)
Surveys contemporary trends in rhetorical theory and criticism, with and emphasis on the increasingly interdisciplinary scope of rhetorical studies.

Prerequisite(s): ENG 301  or ENG 303  or at least Junior standing.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall - Even Years

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. define and explain rhetorical theories and discuss their appropriate uses.
2. apply rhetorical theories to an object of critical inquiry.
3. write effective rhetorical criticism, using an appropriate theoretical method.


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