Rhetoric
In the broadest sense, the Rhetoric major concerns human discourse as it relates to persuasion. Rhetoric at Berkeley is grounded in argumentation and the analysis of the symbolic and institutional dimensions of discourse, from both a practical and historical perspective. This includes special attention to logic, style, figurative speech, and image. Students in the major focus on one of the following: History and Theory of Rhetoric, Public Discourse, and Narrative and Image.
Lower Division Requirements and Prerequisites for the Rhetoric Major
(prerequisites indicated by asterisks)
- Rhetoric 10* or 20* (minimum grade of C required)
Departmental Contact
Marcus Norman
mdn@berkeley.edu
7407 Dwinelle Hall
(510) 642-1416
General Catalog Description
http://sis.berkeley.edu/catalog/gcc_view_req?p_dept_cd=RHETOR
Departmental Website
http://rhetoric.berkeley.edu/undergraduate.html
Other Majors to Consider
Classics
Religious Studies
Italian Studies
Philosophy
Legal Studies
Media Studies