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2014-2015 University Catalog

ENGH 488 - Topics in Writing and Rhetoric

Credits: 3 (RD)
Advanced studies in rhetoric and writing. Introduces key rhetorical terminology and examines how texts construct meaning and how those meanings are determined within social contexts. Topics may include the relationship between rhetorics and poetics, rhetoric and new media, histories of rhetoric, global rhetorics, argument theory, discourse analysis, theories of technical communication, or advanced theories of composition and pedagogy.

Equivalent to ENGL 496 (2010-2011 Catalog)

Prerequisite(s): Satisfaction of University requirements in 100-level English and in Mason Core literature.

Notes: May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits when topic is different with permission of department.

Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week: 0