For the first class meeting, discussion treated introductions to the instructor and the course,as well as basic concerns of rhetoric. Attention was given to upcoming assignments, as well.

Students are reminded that the following are due:

• Discussion Posts, due online before 0059 on 30 October 2017
• Course Project: Topic Selection, due online before 0059 on 30 October 2017 as a Word file

The class met as scheduled, at 1800 in Rm. 114 of the DeVry San Antonio campus, having been moved from its original location. The class roster listed eight students enrolled. Of them, five attended, verified informally. Student participation was reasonably good. No office hours have yet been held.