For this assignment, youll pick an important rhetorical concept or term and define, interrogate, and explore that concept, reflecting on its meaning, its relevance and value, and its possible future trajectory. Pick a Big Concept one of central importance to rhetorical studies (or at least of primary importance to a rhetorician). Examples might include: irony, techne, kairos, exigence, memory, logos, invention, topoi, syllogism, enthymeme, stasis, ethos, etc. Pick a concept that you find interesting, troubling, or valuable. Pick one that you are intrigued by and want to learn more about. Pick one that you hope to use in your future work (either in this class or beyond).
All applicants go through a series of tests that check their level of English and knowledge of formatting styles. The applicant is also required to present a sample of writing to the Evaluation Department. If you wish to find out more about the procedure, check out the whole process.