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Writing, Rhetoric and Persuasion

Undergraduate | CUR-PWP121 | 2022

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Learn how to convince your audience to come with you on a journey. Consider the value in subtle and overt persuasive writing. Craft arguments using a variety of framing, literary and communication devices. Write and edit speeches and online documents.

Study method
100% online
Assessments
100% online
Entry requirements
No ATAR needed,
No prior study
Duration
13 weeks

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Writing, Rhetoric and Persuasion

About this subject

  • At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

    1. identify and analyse a range of professional texts taking into account writing techniques and styles for various purposes
    2. apply techniques of persuasion and rhetoric in writing and oral communication
    3. create rhetorically effective documents for specific audiences and purposes
    4. apply highly developed writing and editing skills.

Entry requirements

No entry requirements

Additional requirements

  • Equipment requirements - Audio/Visual equipment

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

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