Rhetorical Argumentation in Society

Education facts

Code: RE010G

Communicating your message in a persuasive, appealing way across cultures is becoming a vital skill both for citizenship in an increasingly polarized society and for professional advancement in a knowledge economy. Equally important is the ability to critically analyze the messaging of others across a complex media landscape. This course provides the practical tools and theoretical knowledge to become a more effective communicator and consumer of information. Participants will be introduced to key concepts in classical and modern rhetoric, which they will use to sharpen their skills in public speaking and debating, examine messaging in a variety of media, and discuss the relationship between rhetorical practices and political power in a modern, global society.

Entry requirements

General entry requirements for university studies (with the exemption of Swedish language)

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Rhetorical Argumentation in Society

  Örebro University

  Örebro

  Start date: 9 November 2026

  End date: 13 December 2026

  Pace of study: 100 %