WRITING AND RHETORIC 301 - Writers World of Discourse:The Discourses of Rape in Contemporary Culture

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Hobart William Smith Colleges

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An examination of the many ways our culture talks about rape, from political rape to date rape; the changing definitions of rape; rape as metaphor; and the social, political, and ethical implications of such discourses. How does the news media cover rape How does the entertainment industry portray rape Issues of power and powerlessness, victims and victimization, and privacy and the public good emerge. (Forbes, offered alternate years)

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.HWS.EDU

Phone Number:

(315) 781-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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