ENGH 488: Topics in Writing and Rhetoric

ENGH 488-001: Crossing Borders: Identity and Community
(Spring 2012)

12:00 PM to 01:15 PM TR

Section Information for Spring 2012

How do films speak to us? Why do we root for some characters and castigate others? And how do character's modes of speech influence such responses? Students in this course will explore these and other questions by applying rhetorical theories to films that depict experiences of belonging and alienation. Films to be reviewed include The Visitor, The Return of Martin Guerre, Muriel's Wedding, The Conformist,and Frozen River. Students will be expected to read and understand film and rhetorical theory, submit weekly response papers, and compose two formal papers, approximately 7-10 pages in length.

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Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 3

Advanced studies in rhetoric and writing. Introduces key rhetorical terminology and examines how texts construct meaning and how those meanings are determined within social contexts. Topics may include the relationship between rhetorics and poetics, rhetoric and new media, histories of rhetoric, global rhetorics, argument theory, discourse analysis, theories of technical communication, or advanced theories of composition and pedagogy. Notes: May be repeated when topic is different with permission of department. Offered by English. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 9 credits.
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Recommended Prerequisite: Satisfaction of University requirements in 100-level English and in Mason Core literature.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

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