RHCS 345 - Rhetoric of Terrorism, Security and the State

Institution:

University of Richmond

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Focusing on interactions between the West and the Middle East as well notions of domestic terrorism to provide primary sets of examples and case-studies, this course expands student perspectives and broadens their bases of information regarding violence, terrorism, and homeland security. What is violence Is it avoidable Can it ever be justified Does terrorism operate exclusively through fear Can speech be violent, "terroristic" or fear-inducing How does a rhetorical perspective tie together the symbolic and the real What is security and how can it be achieved These and other questions will be addressed. Prerequisite(s): Rhetoric and Communication Studies 101. Unit(s): 1

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.richmond.edu

Phone Number:

(804) 289-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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