Pennsylvania State University Liberal Arts 24 courses
The Rhetoric Minor provides undergraduate students an opportunity to acquire special competence in the history, theory, and criticism of civic discourse and cultural practices. It brings together courses from both the Department of English and the Department of Communication Arts and Sciences, from which students may learn about the nature and function of rhetoric in politics, the professions, the classroom, and the media. The list of course offerings is designed to feature applied as well as theoretical approaches, and allows students to explore the subject in breadth as well as depth. Students completing the minor will command a greater knowledge of an appreciation for the significance of rhetoric as a central component of civic life.
Prescribed Courses
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CAS 301 | Rhetorical Theory | 3 |
| ENGL 471 | Rhetorical Traditions | 3 |
Additional Courses
Supporting Courses and Related Areas
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CAS 494H | Research Topics | 1-12 |
| CAS 499 or ENGL 499 | Foreign Studies or Foreign Study--English | 1-9 |
| ENGL 487W | Senior Seminar | 3 |
| LA 495 | Undergraduate Field Experience or Practicum | 1-12 |
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