New rhetoric course analyzes Taylor Swift’s music and career
In spring 2026, Amy Schumacher-Rutherford, instructor in speech, will teach a new course at the University of Mississippi focused on the rhetoric of pop star Taylor Swift — RHET 399. Swift is one of the most well-marketed and influential musicians in the world, and Schumacher-Rutherford’s fascination and love for the singer goes back to 2007. […]





























