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ENCO326 Persuading the Public: Rhetoric in Public Affairs

Updated: 06 July 2009
Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study
Armidale Semester 2 Off Campus
Armidale Semester 2 On Campus
Online level Level A- Internet access required
Intensive School(s) None
Supervised Exam There is no UNE Supervised Examination.
Pre-requisites 12 cp
Co-requisites None
Restrictions ENCO226 or ENCO426
Notes

Offered in odd numbered years

Combined Units ENCO426 - Persuading the Public: Rhetoric in Public Affairs
Coordinator(s) Michael Sharkey (msharkey@une.edu.au)
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(s):

Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material

Persuasion: Reception and Responsibility
ISBN: 9780495567509
Larson, C.U., Thompson/Wadsworth 12th ed. 2010
Text refers to: Semester 2 , On and Off Campus
The Penguin Book of Historic Speeches
ISBN: 9780140176193
MacArthur, B. (ed), Penguin 1996
Text refers to: Semester 2 , On and Off Campus
Recommended Material
Optional
Text(s):

Note: Recommended material is held in the University Library - purchase is optional

Modern Rhetorical Criticism
ISBN: 9780205377992
Hart, R.P. and Daughton, S., Allyn and Bacon 3rd ed. 2005
Text refers to: Semester 2 , On and Off Campus
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
   

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