Communication Rhetorical Communication - Houghton College

Communication Rhetorical Communication from Houghton College is a Campus Bachelor Media Studies degree that prepares you for a Communications career. For more than 2000 years, the study of communication was the study of rhetoric . Our rhetorical communication track connects students to the roots of communication study while keeping the conversation relevant and current. Together we apply rhetorical theory to contemporary forms of delivering messages. Choosing to concentrate study in rhetorical communication means choosing to explore the rich past traditions and future inspirations of the field ? the power of language and ideas to shape communities and nations. Rhetoric students wrestle with the principles of presuasion, reasoning, and ethics, as well as new encountering the great rhetorical achievements of societies past and present. Where can it take me? Central to the study of rhetoric is civic engagement. The opportunity for people to express themselves, to present arguments, to engage in debate, and to praise (or criticize) is critical to all democratic societies. Students of rhetorical communication construct powerful and ethically responsible messages for a world in need of scholar-servants. In the church, the workplace, and the community, our students play a critical role in creating solutions to problems, defending the rights of the oppressed, and improving the lives of fellow human beings. View more details on Houghton College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Media Studies courses.