COMMRC 1149 - ENVIRONMENTAL RHETORIC

Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
The purpose of this course is to introduce upper division undergraduates to the most significant rhetorical arguments marshalled by all sides in contemporary American environmental controversies. The course is meant to focus primarily on the practical aspects of environmental controversy while connecting those aspects to the theoretical foundations of environmental rhetoric. Lecture with robust discussion is the preferred teaching method. This class is appropriate for upper division students with an interest in the environment from any discipline, not only Communication. Students should leave the course with a rigorous understanding of how and why contemporary environmental controversies arise and how they constitute one of humanity's most critical challenges.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
Course Attributes: MCSI - Sustainability Related

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