HNRS 209 - Rhetoric in Society

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SP. In this team-taught course, students will consider the role of rhetoric in society—to elevate or silence voices, to foster dialogue across difference or reinforce divisions, to promote justice or uphold inequalities. Students will learn key sociological concepts and theories and consider the promise and limitations of social institutions. Students will also learn to recognize oral, written, and visual rhetorical strategies, begin to develop skills for effective communication to a variety of audiences, and consider how these tools might be used to promote the thriving of communities. Prerequisite: HNRS 103.