COM 418: Rhetoric of Science
Section: 1001

Course Section Credits Instructor Dates Status Call Number
COM 418 1001 3 (3 max credits) Gruber David Jan. 21, 2025 to May. 10, 2025 Open 26181

Description

This course explores science as a way of knowing (epistemology) and the relationship between language, symbols, and physical reality. Students will gain an understanding of modern and historical scientific controversies, learn about perspectives on the relationship between science and rhetoric over time, and practice producing rhetorically-grounded science communication. Crosslisted with COM 618.

Prerequisites

Minimum grade of C- in either COM 211 or [COM 101 and 102 and 216].

Notes

This is an Internet class; refer to Canvas instructions at https://unlv.instructure.com.

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