Controlling the Narrative: Legal, Diplomatic, and Political Advocacy

In this course we will examine how advocates in a range of disciplines – law, diplomacy and government relations – employ narrative arts to achieve their ends.  The class will review recent high-profile cases and consider how the advocates utilized persuasion strategies and tactics to attain success.  The class’ focus on rhetorical techniques will be complemented by engagement with professionals who will share their experiences and perspectives.  Each student will prepare a project examining how success was achieved in an adversarial setting