Persuasion American Politics
Durham
Liberal Arts :: Communication
Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2018 - Full Term (08/27/2018 - 12/10/2018)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Term: Fall 2018 - Full Term (08/27/2018 - 12/10/2018)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:
20
CRN: 16758
CRN: 16758
Study of the forms and strategies of persuasive discourse employed by contemporary American political leaders. Analysis of important political addresses of the 20th century, with attention to theoretical and critical issues in political communication and public address. Discussion of the status of rhetoric in modern politics, and the impact of persuasive discourse on campaigns, policy decisions, crisis management, political scandal, and the national identity. Prereq: CMN 455, CMN 456, CMN 457 and two 500-level courses, or permission. Writing intensive.
Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Prerequisite(s): CMN 455 with minimum grade of C and CMN 456 with minimum grade of C and CMN 457 with minimum grade of C
Only listed campus in section: Durham
Only listed majors in section: CMN:BUSAPPL, CMN:MEDIA, COMMUNICATION
Attributes: Writing Intensive Course
Instructors: STAFF
Times & Locations
| Start Date | End Date | Days | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/27/2018 | 12/10/2018 | TR | 3:40pm - 5:00pm | HS G21 |
Booklist
Required Text:
Trent, Judith S., Robert V. Friedenberg & Robert E. Denton, Jr. _Political Campaign Communication_, 8th ed. Rowman & Littlefield Publishers: 2015. ISBN: 978-1442243347 or 978-1442243354.
Denton, Robert E. _Political Campaign Communication in the 2016 Presidential Election_. Rowman & Littlefield: 2017. ISBN: 978-1-5381-1005-8.
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