RSA | Welcome to the Rhetoric Society of America

Welcome to the website of the Rhetoric Society of America

RSA is the umbrella organization for scholars and teachers in every discipline who are interested in rhetoric, the art of effective communication.

David Zarefsky Rhetoric has a long history and is also strikingly contemporary. The study of rhetoric dates to ancient times, and the rhetorical tradition remains the subject of robust inquiry today. RSA defines rhetoric quite broadly and therefore also addresses a range of current issues related to the persuasive dimension of language and visual symbols.

RSQ invites proposals for the 2012 special fifth issue

The fifth issue will be a themed publication developed by a Guest Editor or Editors, with the aim of enabling the journal to help set the intellectual agenda in rhetorical studies, to encourage focused statements on timely topics in rhetorical studies by scholars working in related areas, to attract participation by top scholars, and to stimulate scholarly activity within the RSA, such as pre-conference colloquia, convention sessions, or RSA workshops.

RSA Announces Funding Opportunities for Graduate Students

The RSA Board is pleased to announce its recent approval of funding to support activities that contribute to the professional and scholarly development of graduate students. RSA graduate students and student chapters may now submit applications. There are two categories of funding: Annual Funding for Student Chapters and Special Event Funding for Student Chapters or Graduate Students ...