WRT-350 Topics in Contemporary Rhetorical Theory (3)

Topics vary by section. How do contemporary rhetoricians rethink the ancient traditions of rhetoric? This course explores a contemporary body of rhetorical theory in depth, considering its significance to writing studies. By examining an ongoing scholarly conversation in the field, students gain a stronger understanding of varied scholarship approaches, and what’s at stake in their different intellectual commitments. The course examines the themes and contestations that comprise the discourse around a theory, ultimately aiming to make a contribution. Course topics may include feminist, queer, cultural, anti-racist, indigenous, poststructural, postcolonial, new materialist, and other major contemporary rhetorical theories. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Prerequisite: WRT-200 or WRT-220; and completion of Written Communication and Information Literacy I requirement.