Speech 25 - Introduction to Rhetorical Criticism

3.0 units         -     Prerequisite - English 01A

Speech 25 studies the principles of reasoning and rhetoric and their application to the analysis and evaluation of public discourse. It examines both the technique and the substance of discourse by exploring, rhetorical strategies, quality of argument, quality of support for claims, use of language, fallacies, as well as the demands placed on the speaker by the audience. Speech 25 emphasizes the integration of critical thinking principles with techniques of effective written and spoken discourse.

California State University, Unviersity of California

Meets IGETC Requirement For Critical Thinking

Rolland C. Petrello