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.
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.
News
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 ...
International Conference on the Liberal Arts:
JASINSKI APPOINTED NEXT EDITOR OF RSQ
James Jasinski, Professor of Communication Studies at the University of Puget Sound and outgoing department chair, has been named editor-elect of Rhetoric Society Quarterly. His appointment was announced during the RSA conference in Minneapolis.
Events
September 30 - October 2, 2010
International Conference on the Liberal Arts
St. Thomas University, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada
