ENGL1160 — Introduction to Rhetoric: Reviews & Ratings

ENGL1160 (Introduction to Rhetoric) course reviews and ratings at Northeastern (NEU). Average rating 4.5/5. Compare professors with RateMyProfessor reviews.

Introduces major concepts, traditions, and issues in rhetorical studies. Explores topics such as the range of ways that people persuade others to change their minds or take action; the relationship among language, truth, knowledge, and power; the role of language in shaping identity, communities, and cultures; and the use of rhetoric for activism and advocacy. Focuses on rhetoricians and rhetorics from diverse traditions, emphasizing contemporary and interdisciplinary approaches to investigating a wide range of rhetorical artifacts.

Average rating

4.5/5

Difficulty

3.0/5

Ratings

6

Last taught

Fall 2026

Credits

4 Hours

Prerequisites

ENGL 1102 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C or ENGL 1111 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C or ENGW 1102 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C or ENGW 1111 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C or WRIT 201M (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C or ENGW 1113 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C or ENGW 1114 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C

NUpath

Interpreting Culture, Societies/Institutions

Professors

• Elizabeth Britt
• Abbie Decamp
• Patricia Sullivan

Data updated October 2026.

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