WRIT2000 Contemporary Rhetoric (University of Sydney): rated 3.8/5 overall across 2 reviews collected on USYD Wall.
WRIT2000 is a University of Sydney course taught by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences in English and Writing. This page brings together its handbook details and what USYD students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 当代修辞学
Type: Undergraduate
Credit points: 6
Subject area: English and Writing
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Level: Undergraduate Level 2
Handbook year: 2026
This unit will introduce students to contemporary theories and practices of rhetoric, examining the work of Kenneth Burke and Chaïm Perelman, among others. It will trace the development of contemporary rhetoric from the classical era, comparing these approaches through examples of social, political, and popular rhetoric across a range of genres.
WRIT2000 has 2 scored reviews: overall 3.8/5 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 2 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 3.8/5).
On Reddit: "Hey there. I've taken that unit last semester. Pretty cruisy, I thought it was a waste of time in the beginning but then I realised the exercises were good practice and I ended up learning a few things. Teachers are good, they have a good vibe, and are American. You may find it …"
On Reddit: "Lectures are not an absolute necessity but for tutorials, you should attend because that's where most of the interactive activities of the unit take place. Plus writing the weekly journal helps as well. WRIT2000 is offered in Semester 2. Same old same old. If not, even easier th…"
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Q: Is WRIT2000 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 2 reviews: overall 3.8/5. Only a few reviews so far, so treat this as a rough guide.
Q: Which faculty teaches WRIT2000, and when is it offered?
A: WRIT2000 is taught by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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