Introduction to Rhetoric: Classical & Contemporary
Session
Arrupe 16 Week
Class Number
5829
Career
Arrupe College
Units
3 units
Grading
Graded Alpha
Description
This course emphasizes the relevance of classical disputes for understanding current controversies over the nature and function of discourse. We will study several definitions of rhetoric, including rhetoric as "the art of persuasion," as the available means of persuasion, as identification, and others.

Enrollment Conditions: Practical tools and theoretical methods will strengthen your skills in critical thinking, persuasive reasoning, and logical reasoning.
Enrollment Requirements
Restricted to students in the Arrupe College Morning Cohort (ACAM) or Sophomore students
Class Notes
Restricted to students in the Arrupe College Morning Cohort (ACAM) or Sophomore students
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Class Details
Instructor(s)
Jose Castellanos
Meets
MoTh 9:45AM - 11:15AM
Dates
08/24/2026 - 12/12/2026
Room
Maguire Hall - Room 403
Instruction Mode
In person
Campus
Water Tower Campus
Location
Water Tower Campus
Components
Lecture Required
Class Availability
Status
Open
Seats Taken
0
Seats Open
24
Class Capacity
24
Wait List Total
0
Wait List Capacity
0