Middlebury

INTD 1220

Advocacy: The Art and Practice

Controlling the Narrative: Legal, Diplomatic, and Political Advocacy
In this course we will examine how advocates in a range of disciplines – law, diplomacy and government relations – employ narrative arts to achieve their ends.  The class will review recent high-profile cases and consider how the advocates utilized persuasion strategies and tactics to attain success.  The class’ focus on rhetorical techniques will be complemented by engagement with professionals who will share their experiences and perspectives.  Each student will prepare a project examining how success was achieved in an adversarial setting
Subject:
Interdepartmental
Department:
Interdepartmental
Division:
Interdisciplinary
Requirements Fulfilled:
WTR

Sections in Winter 2020

Winter 2020

INTD1220A-W20 Lecture (Gagne)