This course is an introduction to the study of rhetorical theories and practices across cultures. The primary purpose of this course is to study how the interconnections of race and culture shape communication as well as influence contemporary social issues. Prerequisite: CMST 1000, CMST 1010 or CMST 1011H, CMST 1400 or CMST 1500 or CMST 1080, CMST 2010, CMST 2180 OR instructor permission. (3)