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A Tale of Two (Types of) Critics
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Learning Objectives

1.

You should be able to identify the similarities and differences between popular critics and rhetorical (or analytic) critics.

2.

You should understand the function that popular and rhetorical critics can serve in your life.

3.

You should be able to identify and discuss the purpose, goal, audience, and impact of popular critics.

4.

You should be able to identify and discuss the purpose, goal, audience, and impact of rhetorical (analytic) critics.

5.

You should be able to identify and discuss the three "stages" of rhetorical analysis.

6.

You should be able to identify and discuss the process of a rhetorical criticism article being submitted for publication.

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You should be able to understand and discuss why systematic analysis (e.g., rhetorical criticism) moves beyond "trial and error" knowledge or practices.

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You should be able to understand and discuss how communication professionals, or professionals who communicate public audiences, can use the research resources created by scholars who are rhetorical critics.