Studies in Language: Historical, Linguistic, and Rhetorical Contexts

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.

St. Mary’s College of Maryland reserves the right to provide some or all of the course content through alternative methods of course delivery, including remote methods of delivery, and it reserves the right to change the method of delivery at any time before or during the academic term, in the event of a health or safety emergency or similar situation when it determines, in its sole discretion, that such change is necessary and in the best interests of the College and the campus community.