Rhetoric and Composition Overview
Rhetoric and composition study persuasive communication, argumentative structure, writing systems, discourse, and the theory of effective written expression. The field examines how ideas are organized, communicated, and made persuasive through language and composition.
Disciplines
- Argumentation
Study structure and evaluation of reasoned persuasive arguments.
- Composition Theory
Examine theoretical frameworks governing writing and composition practice.
- Discourse Analysis
Study structure and function of language use in discourse contexts.
- Persuasion
Explore rhetorical methods of influencing belief and behavior.
- Writing Structures
Study organizational frameworks and formal structures in written composition.