About COMM 388

One definition of rhetoric calls it “the planned use of symbols to achieve goals.” (Campbell, Huxman, Burkholder, 2015, p. 1). In this course students learn methods of critiquing the discourse of contemporary rhetors actively involved in symbolic exchange. This semester we will be taking a deep analytical dive into the rhetoric of the New York Times. 

By becoming more critical consumers of opinionated “rhetoric in action,” such as that found in the Times, we can and should develop our ability to use symbols effectively and ethically.