COM 441 - Rhetorical Criticism

Four Credits
Spring Semester

This course will focus on enhancing students’ abilities to critically analyze and respond to public messages found in political speaking, public advocacy, popular culture and media narratives. Students will learn and apply effective writing techniques throughout the term, resulting in a final critical essay.

Prerequisite(s): Completion of the First-Year Seminar requirement.
Fulfills the Writing-in-the-Disciplines requirement. (This is a particularly good option for students in Communication, Creative Writing, and Journalism.)

May not receive credit for both