ENC3021-Fall 2025-Kronforst

Although we will start in Egypt and with African rhetoric, we will trace many different rhetorics across the world throughout distinct eras to emphasize the differences in rhetorical knowledge and meaning making processes. During this process, we will consider knowledges, histories, and identities as subjective and ever-changing. We will also consider how visual methods of delivery factor into and evolve meaning making processes. Although you may not have had experience with visual rhetoric in previous courses, this class will encourage you to expand your understanding and appreciation of rhetoric to include visual modes of delivery, interpretation, and understanding. Further, we will frequently (re)define rhetoric and its intersection with concepts like epistemology, ontology, truth, belief, identity, social interaction, and social justice.