ERH 201WX - Rhetorical Traditions I

Instructor: MAJ Brandon Johnson
Location: Scott Shipp Hall 405
Date/Time: Monday-Friday 9:45-11:45 a.m.
Credit Hours: 3

An introduction to the early history of rhetoric, from the ancient Greeks to the Renaissance. Emphasis is placed on defining rhetoric and the ways in which ethical, religious, political, economic, and cultural beliefs and values shape its traditions, terms, and realms of influence. Note: Writing Intensive (W) and Civilizations and Cultures (X) course.

Textbook: Herrick, James A. 2017. The History and Theory of Rhetoric: An Introduction, 6th edition, Routledge. Prerequisite(s): ERH 102 with a minimum grade of C