ENCO426 Persuading the Public: Rhetoric in Public Affairs
Updated: 06 July 2009| Credit Points | 6 | |||||||||
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| 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 award | |||||||||
| Co-requisites | None | |||||||||
| Restrictions | COMM226 or COMM326 or ENCO226 or ENCO326 | |||||||||
| Notes | Offered in odd numbered years |
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| Combined Units |
ENCO326 - Persuading the Public: Rhetoric in Public Affairs |
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| 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. |
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| Prescribed Material Mandatory |
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Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material
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| Recommended Material Optional |
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Note: Recommended material is held in the University Library - purchase is optional
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| Disclaimer | Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period. |