COR 343 - Rhetoric in Social Communication

Institution:

Molloy University

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Description:

An investigation of the uses of rhetoric in contemporary social persuasion. The goals for this course are twofold: 1) to provide students with an understanding of the techniques of rhetorical persuasion; and 2) to help students to recognize and critically analyze persuasive messages so prominent in contemporary culture and to question their purpose(s), and the motivations or intentions of their sources, so that the students can respond to those messages in an intelligent, socially responsible and value-centered manner. Core courses are not open to Freshmen or Sophomores, except for associate degree candidates. 4 credits

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4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.molloy.edu

Phone Number:

(516) 678-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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