ENGH 382: Rhetoric of the Essay
ENGH 382-001: Rhetoric of the Essay
(Fall 2025)
01:30 PM to 02:45 PM TR
Krug Hall 19 - Hybrid
Section Information for Fall 2025
This is a hybrid section with face-to-face meetings and synchronous live video meetings.
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Course Information from the University Catalog
Credits: 3
Advanced rhetorical study of "the essay," and its variable nonfiction forms, with a focus on rhetorical genre study and the persuasive nature of nonfiction storytelling. Students will practice analyzing and writing "essay" forms, such as popular long-form nonfiction, hybrid (personal and academic) essays, literary journalism, research articles, and others, depending on student interests. Offered by English. Limited to three attempts.
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.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
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