CMST 2 Rhetorical Criticism

Course Information

CSU-A3: Critical Thinking, IGETC 1B: Critical Thinking

PREREQ: ENGL 1A

Studies the rhetorical tradition and significant rhetorical artifacts. Analyzes public discourse through the application of commonly applied rhetorical methods. Communication artifacts are evaluated for support, reasoning, language use, message construction, and context in a series of academic research papers. Emphasizes critical thinking principles alongside techniques of effective discourse.

Student Learning Outcomes

After successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Outcome 1: Formulate research questions based on an understanding of rhetoric
Outcome 2: Construct reasonable, valid, and sound conclusions, using critical reasoning, analytical skills, and a knowledge of the rhetorical situation
Outcome 3: Compare and contrast the appropriateness of rhetorical critical methods
Outcome 4: Assess how rhetorical acts reflect the author's cultural, moral, gender-based, and philosophical assumptions, which can be explicit, implicit, or even hidden
Outcome 5: Organize academic essays with clear purpose and proper documentation

Add/Drop Information

For adding the Class Before the Start Date:

Use Web4 to enroll in the class if space is available.
If no space is available, you can use Web4 to add yourself to a waitlist. If space becomes available before the semester, you will be notified via email and provided an add code.
If you are on the waitlist and no space becomes available, you will need to use the next set of steps (For adding the class After the Start Date):

For Adding the Class After the Start Date:

CCSF has removed add codes as of Spring 2020
You must use the Class Request option on the class schedule using the CRN to request an add.
Requests are not guaranteed! I always prioritize the waitlist first and then the request list.

Dropping the Class:

Students are encouraged to drop the class on their own ASAP to allow other students to add.
The instructor will drop students who do not demonstrate academic contributions within the first seven days of the course. Academic contribution is usually in the form of a discussion post or quiz, depending on the instructor's assignments.
The instructor reserves the right to drop students at any point in the semester if they do not login and contribute academic work at least once every seven days.
Students are required to be aware of drop dates throughout the semester. CCSF Academic Calendar will include the last dates to drop with and without a W as well as last day to drop for a full refund. Students are responsible to drop the class on their own in these circumstances.

Assignments

Note: The following assignments are subject to change in your class. This is considered a typical workload for this class.

Papers

Analysis Paper #1
Analysis Paper #2 (Redo or update to Analysis Paper #1)
Rhetorical Criticism Paper (Includes 3 papers)
Extra Credit Intro Paper

Discussions

9 Canvas Discussions (8 graded)

Wiki Pages

5 Wiki Pages (4 graded)

Peer Review

4 Peer Reviews

Other

Rhetorical Criticism Paper Presentation
Class Quiz
APA Quiz

Technology Requirement

Learning Management System Requirement: Since this is an online course, students are required to access the Learning Management System Canvas often in order to view and complete lessons, quizzes, and discussion board posts.

Internet Requirement: Students need to secure reliable access to the internet in order to complete assessments on Canvas. CCSF provides students with free computer use on campus and free WiFi.

Camera Requirement: Students need access to a camera with audio and visual capabilities. Most smartphones and laptops have this capability.