Bachelor degrees in Communication Studies + Speech Communication and Rhetoric: A program that focuses on the scientific, humanistic, and critical study of human communication in a variety of formats, media, and contexts. Includes instruction in the theory and practice of interpersonal, group, organizational, professional, and intercultural communication; speaking and listening; verbal and nonverbal interaction; rhetorical theory and criticism; performance studies; argumentation and persuasion; technologically mediated communication; popular culture; and various contextual applications.
Boston College
Bachelor degree
Communication
Public Relations | Boston College |
Public relations coursework and internships place an emphasis on understanding
the business environment and on handling the technical, counseling, and planning
aspects of public relations work. Technical aspects include basic writing, speaking
and critical thinking skills; counseling aspects include developing strategies
in assisting clients in problem or crisis planning; planning aspects include leadership
skills necessary in establishing... |
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Boston College
Bachelor degree
Communication
Rhetoric | Boston College |
WHAT IS RHETORIC? Aristotle wrote [The function of rhetoric is] "to see the available means of persuasion in each case." In other words, rhetorical studies attempts to locate the options available for influencing individual persons or groups of people in a variety of different situations. In Aristotle's time the preferred strategy was a well-crafted speech. Today,in a heavily mediated-environment, the options available to the rhetorician include speeches,... |
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