Course offerings in this area will provide students the opportunity to explore the evolution of the English language; the nature, structure, and modifications of human speech; and the persuasive aspects of language. Content and focus will vary from section to section, but recent offerings have included “The Rhetoric of Humor, The Rhetoric of Politics,” and “The Study and Teaching of Writing.” Prerequisites: ENGL 204 and one of the following: ENGL 281, 282, 283, or permission of the instructor.
2016-2017 Course Catalog / Courses / Studies in Language: Historical, Linguistic, and Rhetorical Contexts