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

Krista RatcliffeRSA defines rhetoric quite broadly as the study of rhetorical theories, praxes, criticism, and pedagogies that help us to understand (1) how discourses construct our perceptions of the world around us, including people, texts, institutions, and cultures, (2) how we may employ rhetorical theories and tactics to facilitate critical thinking as we analyze the world around us via reading, writing, speaking, and listening, and (3) how rhetorical theories and tactics may help us compose our own texts in ways that persuade our audiences to agree or, at least, to give us a fair hearing.

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News

RSA 2012 Conference Final Program Posted

RSA Conference - Special Session for Students

We hope you’re as excited about the upcoming conference in Philadelphia as we are. As we all make our preparations for this year’s conference, we wanted to make you aware of two special opportunities for graduate students.

RSA 2012 Conference Information about The Loews Hotel and Philadelphia

It’s hard to believe that, after a year and a half of preparation, we will get to welcome you to our beautiful city in a little over ten days. We are so excited! This message includes arrival and hotel information, a short general orientation to Philadelphia, and some links to local entertainment and sightseeing listings.

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Events

May 24-25, 2012

Spaces of (Dis)location: Call for Papers

The College of Arts, University of Glasgow


May 25-28, 2012

15th Biennial RSA Conference

The Loews Philadelphia Hotel, Philadelphia, PA


June 1-2, 2012

Between Scientists & Citizens: Assessing Expertise in Policy Controversies

Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa

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