MJD 305 - Persuasive Writing

Effective persuasion has tremendous power within society, often swaying elections, public policy and individual behavior. With it comes big responsibility. Students will critique a broad spectrum of persuasive writing including op-eds, reviews, fundraising letters, and campaign rhetoric. They will deconstruct effective approaches and techniques, and apply them to their own writing.

Credits: 4

Prerequisites/Restrictions: Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors Only