Rhetoric II 4 s.h.
All undergraduates must satisfy the Rhetoric requirement. Students must enroll in the Rhetoric course indicated on their Degree Audits during their first year at the University. Students must enroll in Rhetoric each sequential semester until the requirement has been satisfied. Students who question their placement may bring their Degree Audits to the Rhetoric office during registration. No section changes will be permitted after the first week of classes. TRANSFER STUDENTS: As stated above, all students, regardless of the number of hours they transfer, must satisfy the Rhetoric requirement. Transfer students who question their placement may bring their Degree Audits to the Rhetoric office during acceptable periods of registration. Students cannot add Rhetoric GE courses or change GE Rhetoric sections after 4:30 p.m., Friday, August 27.
This is the second course of a two-semester sequence involving speaking, writing, research, and critical reading with emphasis on argument, persuasion, research, competence in research procedures, location and evaluation of information and diverse points of view, analysis and responsible use of evidence, and reasoned interpretation of substantive matters. In addition to informal assignments, students are required to write three essays, give three speeches, and complete several critical reading assignments. Formal assignments require extensive revision and most involve peer workshopping in class. Completion of the two-course sequence fulfills the Rhetoric requirement.
Rhetoric: Writing and Communication 4, 5 s.h.
Analysis and critique to discover, question, explain, and justify positions and claims made in writing and speaking; reading and listening to comprehend and assess arguments; employment of rhetorical concepts (e.g., purpose, audience); understanding research as responsible inquiry for speaking and writing; special topics, activities.
This course emphasizes both writing and speaking skills and consists of scaffolded, formal speaking and writing assignments in addition to informal reading, writing, speaking, and listening assignments. By completing this course, students will be able to:
- analyze arguments across media, assessing their structure and persuasiveness,
- research and articulate multiple perspectives within controversies,
- advocate their own informed positions within controversies using basic rhetorical concepts and college-level writing and communication skills, and
- demonstrate familiarity with the uses and ethics of information literacy, including artificial intelligence (AI).
completion of any required ESL courses