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.
RSA 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.
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.
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
