ENGL 3850 - History of Rhetoric

(3) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENGL 1102 and ENGL 2801 with a grade of "C" or higher and sophomore status.
This course will introduce students to the history of rhetorical principles from the ancient Greeks and Romans through the present with a focus on a changing and dynamic definition of rhetoric. Students will have an opportunity to read primary works, conduct research on some aspect of rhetoric, and apply persuasive techniques they learn.