ILRLR 3055

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ILRLR 3055
Rhetoric of the Labor Movement

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2015-2016.

This course investigates several different modes of rhetorical criticism for speech acts dealing with labor movements throughout history. The course moves from the early rhetoric of the Boston coopers and shoemakers form guilds through the formation of modern labor unions and the rhetorical responses to these movements from various stakeholders to present day speech acts involving current issues involving labor. Students learn the historical context of the speech acts surrounding significant labor events and how to apply rhetorical analysis tools to them. A midterm, final exam, and assigned papers make up the grading.

When Offered Fall, spring.

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  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Opt NoAud

  • 16826 ILRLR 3055   LEC 001

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  • This course investigates several different modes of rhetorical criticism for speech acts dealing with labor movements throughout history. The course moves from the early rhetoric of the Boston coopers and shoemakers form guilds through the formation of modern labor unions and the rhetorical responses to these movements from various stakeholders to present day speech acts involving current issues involving labor. Students learn the historical context of the speech acts surrounding significant labor events and how to apply rhetorical analysis tools to them. A midterm, final exam, and assigned papers make up the grading.