If I’ve used a video or Powerpoint in class–or, in some cases, even if I haven’t–you can find it on this page. If I’ve assigned a reading that’s not in one of your assigned texts, you can probably find it here as well–or in Course Reserve at the library. If you lost your copy of the syllabus, you can download a new one below.
Presentations
I’ll add Powerpoints and other presentations as I use them in class.
Readings
Some of the readings below we’ve discussed in class. Some we haven’t. In either case, they should help you become a better reader and critical thinker.
Videos
The printed page isn’t the only place you’ll find others exercising their rhetorical talents for good or for bad. In addition to speeches, print ads, music, theater, and art, you’ll find rhetoric employed in film, television, and yes, YouTube. You’ll find a few examples of this at the links below.
Links
Virtually every day I discover something new and interesting on the Internet. When I do, and if they have anything to do with what we’re doing in this class, I’ll post links to them here.
The Corpus of Contemporary American English (COCA) – This is a great source when you’re wondering whether you’re using a word properly.
The Corpus of Historical American English (COHA) – How did people in other generations use the language? This is a good place to find out.
The Corpus of LDS General Conference Talks – When did a General Authority first talk about a particular doctrine in General Conference? You can discover that and much more here.