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ENCO426 Persuading the Public: Rhetoric in Public Affairs

Updated: 14 January 2008
Credit Points 6
Offering Not offered in 2008
Online level Level A- Internet access required
Intensive School(s) None
Supervised Exam There is no UNE Supervised Examination.
Pre-requisites candidature in a postgraduate program
Co-requisites None
Restrictions COMM 226, 326; ENCO 226, 326
Notes None
Combined Units ENCO326 - Persuading the Public: Rhetoric in Public Affairs
Coordinator(s)
Unit Description

This unit examines persuasive public communication from a critical, rhetorical perspective. It focuses on political discourse (speeches), public affairs and corporate communications. In projects, students will collect and critique a body of rhetorical materials from such sources as politicians, social commentators, religious leaders, corporations, unions, and interest groups.

Prescribed Material
Mandatory
Text information will be published prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Recommended Material
Optional
Text information will be published prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
   

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