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EZ303: Rhetoric in Practice
| Module Title | Rhetoric in Practice |
|---|---|
| Module Code | EZ303 |
| Module Tutor | Arran Stibbe |
| School | Humanities |
| CAT Points | 15 |
| Level of Study | 6 |
| Pre-requisites | Pass any three EZ level II modules |
| Co-requisites | None |
| Restrictions | None |
| Brief Description | This module has two interconnected aspects: a survey of rhetorical forms as they appear in contemporary culture, and practice in the modes and idioms that characterise them. The main purpose of the module is for students to apply their knowledge of rhetoric and other aspects of English Language to the practical task of gaining confidence in giving clear, effective and persuasive presentations. |
| Indicative Syllabus | This module focuses on the general field of rhetoric in contemporary spoken forms. It places emphasis on the contexts and practices of rhetoric, affording students opportunities to analyse the rhetorical styles of effective speakers and put the knowledge of rhetoric into practice in their own public speaking. In addition, the module aims to generate awareness of the role of rhetoric in everyday life: in advertising and commercial culture; contemporary media, politics, spirituality, and hypnosis. The supportive active learning environment of the module helps to build students’ confidence, drawing on the knowledge the English Language they have gained during the module and previous EZ modules, and putting it into practice to gain skills in clear, effective and persuasive public speaking. A particular focus of the module is the ability to express a persuasive ethical vision in ways which are adapted to suit the particular audience. |
| Learning Outcomes | i. Knowledge and Understanding At the end of the module students should be able to demonstrate that they: a) have a developed understanding of rhetorical strategies in the varied treatment of specific topics b) know how to recognise and analyse arguments in terms of their basic rhetorical properties. ii. Skills By the end of this module students should be able to demonstrate that they: a) can use selected rhetorical techniques to enhance their communication skills b) can apply their acquired rhetorical skills to specific projects and registers of argument and persuasion c) can persuasively express their own ethical vision |
| Learning and Teaching Activities | Staff/Student contact time: 20% (as workshops/seminars and tutorials) Student private study: 80% (research, preparation and drafting) |
| Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) | 001: 100% Coursework: Portfolio of Presentations: 3500 words or equivalent |
| Special Assessment Requirements | None |
| Indicative Resources | The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide. |
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