(4) Examines research methods used in rhetorical criticism from traditional to contemporary approaches. Provides principles for the analysis, interpretation, and evaluation of persuasive discourse. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in the major. Prerequisite for writing intensive: completion of the university writing foundation requirement. Prerequisite(s): COM 1000 with a grade of (C) or higher or permission of instructor; and WRT 1060 or equivalent with a grade of (C) or higher