SPEE 442 - 20th Century Public Argument

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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

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Description:

This class is a survey of American public address in the 20th century. Students will examine and critically analyze several of the most significant speeches and rhetorical movements of the last one hundred years. Through lectures, discussions, and analysis of speeches and other artifacts, we will focus on the relationship between rhetoric and history, and how theories of rhetorical action help us appreciate the role of discourse in the effective functioning of a democratic system. Students will learn to utilize several critical perspectives as a means of understanding both historical and contemporary political discourse. (W). 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Discussion, Lecture Language,Culture&Communication Department Course Attributes: Upper Division

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.umich.edu

Phone Number:

(734) 764-1817

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

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Trimester

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