The Rhetorical Situation Wiki



Welcome to The Rhetorical Situation Wiki
Welcome to The Rhetorical Situation. The Rhetorical Situation is a wiki about rhetoric and communication, especially the theory of the rhetorical situation as posited by Lloyd Bitzer in his groundbreaking 1968 essay of the same name. Bitzer's model of the rhetorical situation, as outlined in this essay, is widely taught in rhetoric and composition courses in U.S. universities and colleges [1]. It continues to inform the work of contemporary rhetorical theorists, such as Ede and Lunsford, who build on and refine his theory [2]. And yet it is also contested by other rhetoricians, such as Richard Vatz [2].

The purpose of this wiki is to foster interest in and discussion of communication and the rhetorical situation. To that end, please feel free to create pages or add links in this wiki that refer to any theories treating these topics.