ENGL 484 Political Writing and Rhetoric
Students will study political writing, focusing primarily on current presidential, congressional, and/or gubernatorial elections. Using speeches, debate transcripts, websites, advertising, and other examples of candidates' rhetoric, as well as political writing and rhetorical treatises from throughout history, students will learn to analyze and employ techniques of persuasive writing. The course is writing intensive and emphasizes oral presentations and discussion.
Prerequisite
ENGL 160 and ENGL 180.