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  • RHET 370: Communication Ethics

    1.00 Credits
    Willamette University

    This course is intended to shift our attention from the typical "real world" concern about persuasive effectiveness and refocus attention on the consequences of manipulating language. Accompanying an examination of the theoretical bases for ethical communication, we will examine case studies selected from: social protest, evangelism, propaganda, advertising and political campaigns. Closed to freshmen. Prerequisite: RHET 231 or consent of instructor Offering: Alternate years Instructor: Clark
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  • RHET 372: Metaphor and Communication

    1.00 Credits
    Willamette University

    This course is an exploration of what the use of metaphor does to and for us. The course covers two units roughly corresponding to the theory and criticism of metaphor. The first unit surveys a variety of scholarly attempts to define metaphor and explain metaphorical function. The second unit examines ways that metaphors can be evaluated and the reasons that they should be evaluated. Class periods will primarily be devoted to lecture, guided discussions and reports. General Education Requirement Fulfillment: Writing centered Prerequisite: RHET 231 or consent of instructor Offering: Alternate years Instructor: Douglass
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  • RHET 490: Independent Study

    1.00 Credits
    Willamette University

    Individual program in which a student can study a topic not normally available in the department curriculum. A student could conduct critical or experimental research in the field or pursue a detailed program of study in a specific area of interest. Each independent study plan must have the approval of the Rhetoric and Media Studies faculty. Offering: On demand Instructor: Staff
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  • RHET 496: Seminar in Rhetoric and Media Studies

    1.00 Credits
    Willamette University

    Students and department faculty will read and discuss current research in rhetoric and media studies. Each student will write and present a major paper. Participation in the seminar and completion of comprehensive examinations will constitute the Senior Year Experience. General Education Requirement Fulfillment: Writing centered Prerequisite: RHET 231, RHET 261 and two additional Theory courses Offering: Every semester Instructor: Staff
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  • RUSS 131: Elementary Russian I

    1.00 Credits
    Willamette University

    The course introduces the basic features of Russian grammar and provides an essential Russian vocabulary for practical conversation, reading, writing, and aural comprehension. Classroom work is supplemented with laboratory and multimedia practice. Offering: Annually Instructor: Conliffe
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  • RUSS 132: Elementary Russian II

    1.00 Credits
    Willamette University

    The course introduces the basic features of Russian grammar and provides an essential Russian vocabulary for practical conversation, reading, writing, and aural comprehension. Classroom work is supplemented with laboratory and multimedia practice. Offering: Annually Instructor: Conliffe
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  • RUSS 150: Tolstoy's War and Peace

    1.00 Credits
    Willamette University

    This course is devoted to a close reading of Tolstoy's War and Peace -- for many, one of the world's greatest novels. Topics include Tolstoy's use of language and literary innovation; Tolstoy's representations of consciousness and knowledge, human intentions and responsibility; Tolstoy's views on history and historiography; his depictions of life and his comments on the meaning of life; and, the role and meaning of war. Taught in English. Mode of Inquiry: Interpreting texts Offering: Alternate years in fall Instructor: Conliffe
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  • RUSS 181: Bilingual Mentorship

    0.25 Credits
    Willamette University

    Supervised mentorship with the Bilingual Program of the Salem-Keizer Public Schools. Students are matched with heritage speakers of Russian. Students are admitted to the course after receiving consent from instructor and the school district. May be repeated for credit to a maximum of 1.0 credit. Offering: Fall, Spring Instructor: Conliffe
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  • RUSS 231: Intermediate Russian I

    1.00 Credits
    Willamette University

    The course continues the study of basic Russian language skills, introducing various language styles and adding to the students' vocabulary base. In second semester, students complete reading and composition assignments, and discuss and write reports on simple videos. Classroom work is supplemented with laboratory and multimedia practice. Prerequisite: RUSS 131 and RUSS 132 or consent of instructor Offering: Annually Instructor: Conliffe
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  • RUSS 232: Intermediate Russian II

    1.00 Credits
    Willamette University

    The course continues the study of basic Russian language skills, introducing various language styles and adding to the students' vocabulary base. In second semester, students complete reading and composition assignments, and discuss and write reports on simple videos. Classroom work is supplemented with laboratory and multimedia practice. Prerequisite: RUSS 131 and RUSS 132 or consent of instructor Offering: Annually Instructor: Conliffe
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