CMST 2 - Introduction to Rhetorical Criticism

    Recent Professors
    Alexis A. Litzky, Theodore N. Albiniak
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024
    Class Size
    Not published
    Difficulty
    4.2Lightout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    ENGL C1000
    Spring 2026 Sections
    View Spring 2026 sections of CMST 2
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 1B · IGETC Area 1B · CSU GE Area A3
    Description
    Studies the rhetorical tradition and significant rhetorical artifacts. Analyzes public discourse through the application of rhetorical methods. Communication artifacts are evaluated for support, reason- ing, language use, message construction, and context in a series of academic research papers. Emphasizes critical thinking principles alongside techniques of effective discourse. UC/CSU
    Usually Held
    Thu 1:10pm–4:25pm, Tue Thu 10:10am–11:40am