| CODE | AET1906 |
| TITLE | Studies in Rhetorical Theory (ENGL143) |
| UM LEVEL | 01 - Year 1 in Modular Undergraduate Course |
| MQF LEVEL | 5 |
| ECTS CREDITS | 6 |
| DEPARTMENT | Institute of Aerospace Technologies |
| DESCRIPTION | A broad survey of speculation concerning the nature and techniques of persuasion, this course is a continuation of ENGL 122. This writing-intensive course will focus on enduring issues in the study of rhetoric: the value of such a study, the nature of audiences, the most effective techniques, and the continual re-framing of these issues to meet changing circumstances. Study-unit Aims: This course is designed to provide the student with a background in the study of rhetoric as an art, an understanding of how and in what arenas rhetoric is used, and an appreciation for the various methods employed in the practice of rhetoric. Learning Outcomes: Upon course completion, students will be able to: 1. Identify and write clearly about rhetorical theories from the classical period to the present-day (PO3); 2. Analyze in writing the influence of classical rhetoric as it applies to our current understanding of persuasion, communication and our political process (PO3, PO12, PO13, PO14); 3. Summarize in writing how rhetoric and ethical and social responsibility are influenced by one another (PO3, PO5, PO13, PO14); 4. Demonstrate in writing an understanding of terminology, the physical and cultural evolution of rhetoric, and the role of rhetoric in present-day politics (PO3, PO5, PO12, PO14); 5. Conduct research and generate a written analysis of the socio-political development of rhetoric and the role of rhetoric in our electronic age, and offer speculation as to the future of rhetoric as technology continues to expand (PO3, PO12, PO13, PO14); 6. Participate in workgroups and collaboratively write a persuasive argument; analyze the persuasive arguments of other workgroups and rate according to their adherence to Aristotelian standards, their cohesiveness/logic and their overall execution ( PO3, PO9, PO13); 7. Respond in writing to historical “landmark” speeches, and analyze the context, influence and lasting effects thereof (PO3, PO5, PO12, PO13); 8. Employ APA documentation style for research papers, and demonstrate a proficiency in critical analysis (PO3, PO13, PO14). Further information is available to students on the ERAU platform. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: Required Course Materials Herrick, J. A. (2018). The history and theory of rhetoric: An introduction (6th ed.). New York, NY: Routledge. ISBN: 978-1-1382-2367-7. Suggested Course Materials American Psychological Association. (2010). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed.). Washington, DC: Author. ISBN: 978-1-4338-0561-5. For further information, see the APA website. |
| ADDITIONAL NOTES | Pre-requisite Study-unit: ENGL 122 |
| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Online Learning |
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The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints. Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice. It should be noted that all the information in the description above applies to study-units available during the academic year 2024/5. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
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