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WRTC 432. Rhetoric of the Personal Narrative


Credits 3.00 PeopleSoft Course ID 011935

Examination of the rhetorical elements of personal narrative. Students will read examples of personal narratives ranging from essays to longer memoirs and autobiographies, in order to examine questions related to purpose, audience, voice, and style. Discussion will include what makes a piece of writing personal, what makes it a narrative, and what makes it effective. Prerequisite(s): WRTC 200  and WRTC 201  or permission of instructor