1. The challenges African American males face through litigation in an ever-changing society : A case study into the arguments on behalf of both Trayvon Martin and O.J.Simpson.
-This case study would give a perspective of defendants with popular opinion opposing them (in the case of O.J. Simpson), and with popular opinion on their side (in the case of Trayvon Martin). And consequently how both defendants have their case ruled against popular opinion.
2. Examining the extremely effective use of propaganda in Nazi Germany orchestrated by Hitler’s henchman Joseph Goebbels.
-I am very interested in this subject because it really shows how effective and powerful rhetoric can be. Goebbels use of rhetoric literally led a country to attempt a mass invasion.
3. Frederick Douglass’ use of rhetoric to help turn the tide of slavery in the US and solidify the abolitionist movement.
-using rhetoric persuasively under very grim and harsh conditions (easily life threatening)
-This example shows a man willing to risk his life to influence a country through rhetoric, and having a major effect on America’s outlook on slavery.
4. The US governments everyday use of rhetoric to influence its citizens.
-in this point I want to explore such topics as the governments ability to call its citizens to arms so effectively through rhetoric, the US’s war on drugs and how they convince (or do not) citizens to use said drugs, and how members of congress (and the president) use slander and fear campaigns to convince their citizens of the evils of the opposing party.
5. The cold war and the build-up of nuclear arms: where communication fails