Elective Course
Law & Rhetoric,
This course explores classical and contemporary rhetorical theory and studies the relationship between law and rhetoric. Students will read selections from texts on rhetorical theory to identify the structures and strategies of argument and persuasion. Students will read, analyze, and critique various legal arguments, including judicial opinions, speeches, and legal scholarship and will write a series of papers applying rhetorical approaches to current legal and cultural controversies.
Prerequisite: Legal Writing II