COM 302 - Message Criticism

A critical examination of the persuasive information in a wide diversity of present day messages, from speeches, to private messages, to popular art forms. This course will discuss certain rhetorical theories, concepts, and premises as tools for critically understanding and appreciating the persuasiveness of messages in a variety of forms.

Prerequisite: COM 100 or instructor permission.
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 3