Subject: Rhetorical Communication
Credit units: 3
Offered: Either Term 1 or Term 2
Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hours
College: Engineering
Department: School of Professional Dev

Description

A survey of the aims and scope of rhetoric, the art of persuasion, as it is currently understood and practised. Develops skill in the use and detection of rhetorical devices and methods, including understanding how rhetors adapt to the demands of various audiences; what makes messages effective, engaging and convincing; how situation influences the positioning of a message; and how credibility is established.

Prerequisite(s): RCM 200 or 60 credit units of university level courses.
Note:Students with credit for GE 400 will not receive credit for this course.

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