EN 274 — Voices of Civil Rights in American History
3 credits; 3 lecture hours
An examination of the evolution of civil rights rhetoric in U.S. history. Students study civil rights speeches and texts to learn about political, social, and cultural events. Using traditional and contemporary rhetorical theory, civil rights movements and activism by Black/African Americans, women, and the LGBTQIA community are analyzed.
Prerequisite(s): EN 131 or equivalent.