ENG 338 - Rhetoric

Credit Hour(s): 3
A study of the art of written discourse, with special emphasis on principles of advanced composition. The course provides practice in varied techniques of composing and evaluating writing and surveys rhetorical theory from Aristotle to contemporary rhetoric. Topics include speaking/writing relationships; rhetorical contexts; theories of invention and the composing process (including composing at the word processor); aims, modes, and forms of discourse; and questions of style, readability, and coherence. 3 Credit(s).

This course is designated Writing Intensive; a grade of “C” or higher in this course is required for this course to count toward the six-credit-hour Writing Intensive graduation requirement for Ferrum College. A student cannot earn a grade of “C” or higher in this course unless he or she earns a “C” or better on the writing assignments required by the course.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 102 with a grade of “C” or higher; junior or senior status.
Course Session Cycle: Fall
Course Yearly Cycle: Odd