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2026-2027 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 
    
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2026-2027 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog

COMM 300 - Survey of Rhetorical Theory

(3 units)

Prerequisites: Complete GE Foundation courses.
Discover the evolution of rhetorical thought from ancient Greece to the 20th century. This course explores the ideas of Plato, Aristotle, Marx, and more. Develop critical thinking, ethical evaluation, and rhetorical analysis skills to understand how persuasive communication has shaped society.

Letter grade only (A-F)