Rhetorical Theory: Saying Something Profound about No One Thing |  |
Learning Objectives1.You should be able to identify and discuss the purposes and pitfalls of rhetorical theory building. |
2.You should be able to explain why developing and writing theory is the ability to write about nothing (no one thing). |
3.You should be able to discuss why further reading and thinking will sharpen and change your understanding the initial theory definitions offered in this chapter. |
4.You should be able to cite (by the end of your term) at least seven terms you have looked up in this chapter as you have come across unknown terms in your reading of rhetorical criticism. |
5.You should be able to identify and discuss the basic theory terms over which Cloud and Condit have dispute in their various exchanges. |
6.You should be able to identify and discuss how rhetorical critics who are building rhetorical theory can have points of agreement and disagreement. |
7.You should be able to identify and discuss the types of evidence that rhetorical theorists use to support their key claims. |
8.You should begin to use knowledge, insights, and perspectives found in this (and other) rhetorical analysis research to build awareness about message creation you can later use as a professional. |
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