RHET 204 - Writing for Media Studies

Unit(s): 4

This course emphasizes critical thinking and writing skills specifically as they relate to the discipline and theory of Media Studies. In particular, will help students understand the role of rhetoric in the media by giving them an overview of key readings - both literary and academic - from the Media Studies canon. The course will also help students approach texts in all forms of media - broadcast, film, print, music and online media - more critically. By introducing the study of rhetoric as a practice and theory of communication, students will be able to understand media texts as rhetorical acts.

Prerequisite: RHET 110 or RHET 195 or RHET 110N or RHET 1XX or RHET 125 or RHET 130
Restriction: Field of Study restricted to Media Studies Major, Media Studies Minor
College of Arts and Sciences