ENGL 1310 Themes

FIRST-YEAR RHETORIC & WRITING: ENGL 1308 and 1310 THEMES

English 1308 and 1310 courses have a variety of themes.

English 1308 and 1310 courses have a variety of themes. All ENGL 1308 and 1310 courses focus on rhetorical analysis, writing processes, and academic reading and writing abilities. This page provides information about themes taught by individual instructors. 

You can look for an instructor’s name in the course schedule (in your student portal) while you are registering for courses. ENGL 1308 and 1310 courses are primarily offered in Fall semesters, so there is a wider selection of teachers and themes offered in Fall. A small number of ENGL 1308 and 1310 sections is offered each Spring and Summer semester. ENGL 1308 and 1310 Overview.

Contact the Director of the First-Year Rhetoric and Writing Program, Dr. Ann Amicucci, aamicucc@uccs.edu, or the instructor with questions.

Gina Baldoni-Rus: General Rhetorical Studies

In courses with a theme of “General Rhetorical Studies”:

  • Reading assignments may focus on various types of public rhetoric, including public persuasion in politics, education, or cultural studies.
  • Writing assignments may focus on various types of rhetorical analysis, including explorations of print essays and digital texts or explorations of students’ discourse communities and identities.
Craig Bubeck: General Rhetorical Studies

In courses with a theme of “General Rhetorical Studies”:

  • Reading assignments may focus on various types of public rhetoric, including public persuasion in politics, education, or cultural studies.
  • Writing assignments may focus on various types of rhetorical analysis, including explorations of print essays and digital texts or explorations of students’ discourse communities and identities.
Celeste Delbar: UCCS Values Explored

In the theme “UCCS Values Explored,” students can expect to:

  • Dive deep into one of UCCS's core values, including integrity, innovation, and inclusive diversity.
  • Analyze how rhetoric shapes our understanding of these values in today's world.
  • Learn skills that will empower students in the real world, from analyzing persuasive techniques in speeches and advertising to understanding the nuances of language diversity.
Michael Ferguson: General Rhetorical Studies

In courses with a theme of “General Rhetorical Studies”:

  • Reading assignments may focus on various types of public rhetoric, including public persuasion in politics, education, or cultural studies.
  • Writing assignments may focus on various types of rhetorical analysis, including explorations of print essays and digital texts or explorations of students’ discourse communities and identities.
Tony Friedhoff: General Rhetorical Studies

In courses with a theme of “General Rhetorical Studies”:

  • Reading assignments may focus on various types of public rhetoric, including public persuasion in politics, education, or cultural studies.
  • Writing assignments may focus on various types of rhetorical analysis, including explorations of print essays and digital texts or explorations of students’ discourse communities and identities.
Sheldon Gaskell: General Rhetorical Studies

In courses with a theme of “General Rhetorical Studies”:

  • Reading assignments may focus on various types of public rhetoric, including public persuasion in politics, education, or cultural studies.
  • Writing assignments may focus on various types of rhetorical analysis, including explorations of print essays and digital texts or explorations of students’ discourse communities and identities.
Catherine Grandorff: General Rhetorical Studies

In courses with a theme of “General Rhetorical Studies”:

  • Reading assignments may focus on various types of public rhetoric, including public persuasion in politics, education, or cultural studies.
  • Writing assignments may focus on various types of rhetorical analysis, including explorations of print essays and digital texts or explorations of students’ discourse communities and identities.
Juliet Green: General Rhetorical Studies

In courses with a theme of “General Rhetorical Studies”:

  • Reading assignments may focus on various types of public rhetoric, including public persuasion in politics, education, or cultural studies.
  • Writing assignments may focus on various types of rhetorical analysis, including explorations of print essays and digital texts or explorations of students’ discourse communities and identities.
Phillip Haisley: General Rhetorical Studies

In courses with a theme of “General Rhetorical Studies”:

  • Reading assignments may focus on various types of public rhetoric, including public persuasion in politics, education, or cultural studies.
  • Writing assignments may focus on various types of rhetorical analysis, including explorations of print essays and digital texts or explorations of students’ discourse communities and identities.
Kathleen Johnson: General Rhetorical Studies

In courses with a theme of “General Rhetorical Studies”:

  • Reading assignments may focus on various types of public rhetoric, including public persuasion in politics, education, or cultural studies.
  • Writing assignments may focus on various types of rhetorical analysis, including explorations of print essays and digital texts or explorations of students’ discourse communities and identities.
Cody Kaser: General Rhetorical Studies

In courses with a theme of “General Rhetorical Studies”:

  • Reading assignments may focus on various types of public rhetoric, including public persuasion in politics, education, or cultural studies.
  • Writing assignments may focus on various types of rhetorical analysis, including explorations of print essays and digital texts or explorations of students’ discourse communities and identities.
Chelsea Lawson: Rhetoric in Real Life

Within this theme, students will explore:

  • Arguments in pseudoscience and other nonsense. We will analyze arguments regarding psychics and other mystic practices, “alternative medicine,” harmful acts justified by religious rhetoric, and conspiracy theories.
  • Argumentation in music. We will analyze musical texts for purpose, audience, and other rhetorical effects.
  •  Argumentation in art. We will consider multiple art forms as a way of recording historical and political arguments, self-expression, and as a representation of cultural norms.
Chris Martin: General Rhetorical Studies

In courses with a theme of “General Rhetorical Studies”:

  • Reading assignments may focus on various types of public rhetoric, including public persuasion in politics, education, or cultural studies.
  • Writing assignments may focus on various types of rhetorical analysis, including explorations of print essays and digital texts or explorations of students’ discourse communities and identities.
Omar Montoya: General Rhetorical Studies

In courses with a theme of “General Rhetorical Studies”:

  • Reading assignments may focus on various types of public rhetoric, including public persuasion in politics, education, or cultural studies.
  • Writing assignments may focus on various types of rhetorical analysis, including explorations of print essays and digital texts or explorations of students’ discourse communities and identities.
Nathan Price: The Rhetoric of Conspiracy Theories

Within this theme, students will explore:

  • Evaluation of the rhetorical attraction of conspiracy theories.
  • Analysis of the common components of conspiracy theories.
  • Examination of evidence.
Kristen Robinson: General Rhetorical Studies

In courses with a theme of “General Rhetorical Studies”:

  • Reading assignments may focus on various types of public rhetoric, including public persuasion in politics, education, or cultural studies.
  • Writing assignments may focus on various types of rhetorical analysis, including explorations of print essays and digital texts or explorations of students’ discourse communities and identities.
Kacey Ross: General Rhetorical Studies

In courses with a theme of “General Rhetorical Studies”:

  • Reading assignments may focus on various types of public rhetoric, including public persuasion in politics, education, or cultural studies.
  • Writing assignments may focus on various types of rhetorical analysis, including explorations of print essays and digital texts or explorations of students’ discourse communities and identities.
Martin Salgado: General Rhetorical Studies

In courses with a theme of “General Rhetorical Studies”:

  • Reading assignments may focus on various types of public rhetoric, including public persuasion in politics, education, or cultural studies.
  • Writing assignments may focus on various types of rhetorical analysis, including explorations of print essays and digital texts or explorations of students’ discourse communities and identities.
Adrian Shaw: General Rhetorical Studies

In courses with a theme of “General Rhetorical Studies”:

  • Reading assignments may focus on various types of public rhetoric, including public persuasion in politics, education, or cultural studies.
  • Writing assignments may focus on various types of rhetorical analysis, including explorations of print essays and digital texts or explorations of students’ discourse communities and identities.
Nate Siebert: General Rhetorical Studies

In courses with a theme of “General Rhetorical Studies”:

  • Reading assignments may focus on various types of public rhetoric, including public persuasion in politics, education, or cultural studies.
  • Writing assignments may focus on various types of rhetorical analysis, including explorations of print essays and digital texts or explorations of students’ discourse communities and identities.
Andrea Wenker: General Rhetorical Studies

In courses with a theme of “General Rhetorical Studies”:

  • Reading assignments may focus on various types of public rhetoric, including public persuasion in politics, education, or cultural studies.
  • Writing assignments may focus on various types of rhetorical analysis, including explorations of print essays and digital texts or explorations of students’ discourse communities and identities.
DeLyn Winters: Writing Process Theory

In the theme “Writing Process Theory,” reading and writing assignments will focus on:

  • A close examination of the writing process at the college level.
  • Strategies for enlarging the scope of your writing and writing process.
  • Breaking habits and busting myths about the writing process.