to overview the history of rhetoric and the rhetorical devices, as well as the techniques of constructing sound arguments in speech and writing.
Prerequisite(s)
None
Corequisite(s)
None
Special Requisite(s)
None
Instructor(s)
Lecturer Dr. ipek Kotan Yiğit
Course Assistant(s)
Schedule
Tuesday, 16:00-19:00 through CATS
Office Hour(s)
Wednesday, 16:19:00 through CATS
Teaching Methods and Techniques
Lecture, discussion, presentations.
Principle Sources
Borchers, Timothy (2006), Rhetorical Theory: An introduction, Thomson Wadsworth, Canada
Herrick, James A. (2005) The History and Theory of Rhetoric: An Introduction, 3rd. ed. Pearson, Boston
Vesterman, W. (2005), Reading and Writing Short Arguments 5th Ed., McGraw Hill, Boston
Other Sources
Brummett, B. (2000), Reading Rhetorical Theory, Harcourt College Publishers, Philadelphia
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Basics: Defining discourse and rhetoric
Discourse & rhetoric, Knowledge & rhetoric, Medium & rhetoric
Active participation, oral presentation, paper writing.
2. Week
Characteristics and Early History of Rhetoric
“An Overview of Rhetoric” pp.1-30 from The History and Theory of Rhetoric by James Herrick
“The Origins and Early History of Rhetoric” pp. 31-51 from The History and Theory of Rhetoric by James Herrick
Active participation, oral presentation, paper writing.
3. Week
Features of Early Rhetoric
“Characteristics of Classical Western Rhetoric” pp. 30-41 from Rhetorical Theory: An Introduction by Timothy Borchers, Heather Hundley
“Plato versus the Sophists: Rhetoric on Trial” pp.53- 70 from The History and Theory of Rhetoric by James Herrick
Active participation, oral presentation, paper writing.
4. Week
Plato on Rhetoric: GORGIAS
Active participation, oral presentation, paper writing.
5. Week
Aristotle on Rhetoric, Rhetorical Triangle: Ethos, Pathos, Logos
“Aristotle on Rhetoric” pp. 72-91 from The History and Theory of Rhetoric by James Herrick
Active participation, oral presentation, paper writing.
6. Week
Canons of Rhetoric
“The Five Canons of Rhetoric” pp. 41- 56 from Rhetorical Theory: An Introduction by Timothy Borchers, Heather Hundley
Active participation, oral presentation, paper writing.
7. Week
Rhetoric in Middle Ages
“Rhetoric in Christian Europe” pp.121- 141 from The History and Theory of Rhetoric by James Herrick
“Christianization of Rhetoric pp.63- 85 from Rhetorical Theory: An Introduction by Timothy Borchers, Heather Hundley
Active participation, oral presentation, paper writing.
8. Week
Mid term exam
Active participation, oral presentation, paper writing.
9. Week
Rhetoric in the Enlightenment
“Rhetoric in the Renaissance” pp. 145- 191 from The History and Theory of Rhetoric by James Herrick
Active participation, oral presentation, paper writing.
10. Week
Rhetoric and Argumentation
“Rhetoric, Science and Argumentation” pp.87 -111 from Rhetorical Theory: An Introduction by Timothy Borchers, Heather Hundley
“Contemporary Rhetoric I: Argument, Audience and Science” pp. 195- 219 from The History and Theory of Rhetoric by James Herrick
Active participation, oral presentation, paper writing.
11. Week
Contemporary Rhetoric
“Contemporary Rhetoric II: The Rhetoric of Situation, Drama and Narration” pp. 224- 244 from The History and Theory of Rhetoric by James Herrick
“Contemporary Rhetoric III: Discourse, Power and Social Criticism” pp. 247- 270 from The History and Theory of Rhetoric by James Herrick
Active participation, oral presentation, paper writing.
12. Week
Situating Rhetoric in Postmodernism
“Postmodern Approaches to Rhetoric” pp. 317- 339 from Rhetorical Theory: An Introduction by Timothy Borchers, Heather Hundley
Active participation, oral presentation, paper writing.
13. Week
Rhetorical analysis
Active participation, oral presentation, paper writing.
14. Week
Rhetorical Analysis
ctive participation, oral presentation, paper writing.
15. Week
Rhetoric as the Mark of Humanity?
“Introduction: Contextualizing Human Rhetorical Practice as Animal Behaviour: An Invitation to Animal Rhetorics” pp. vii-xviii from Rhetorical Animals: Boundaries of the Human in the Study of Persuasion Ed.by Kristian Bjorkdahl and Alex C. Parrish
ctive participation, oral presentation, paper writing.
16. Week
Final Exams week
17. Week
Final Exams week
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
30
Attendance
10
10
Cats Forum Posts
4
20
Final Exam
1
40
Program Outcomes
PO-1
Show knowledge of a substantial range of authors, movements and texts from different periods of literary history.
PO-2
Identify the intellectual, cultural and socio-historical contexts in which literature
is written and read.
PO-3
Employ the necessary skills in the reading, analysis and in appreciation of literature.
PO-4
Recognize, interpret, and comment on rhetorical and figurative language.
PO-5
Identify, distinguish between and assess the distinctive characteristics of texts written in the principle literary genres.
PO-6
Recall and define key terms and concepts relating to language, literature and/or culture.
PO-7
Recognize the role of different social and cultural contexts in affecting meaning.
PO-8
Demonstrate responsiveness to the central role of language in the creation of meaning.
PO-9
Recognize different structures and discourse functions of the English language.
PO-10
Display competence both in written and/or oral expression and in the
communication of ideas in a variety of contexts.
PO-11
Demonstrate critical skills in the close reading, description, interpretation,
and analysis of literary and non-literary texts.
PO-12
Use logical thought, critical reasoning, and rhetorical skills to effectively
construct arguments.
PO-13
Apply guided research skills including the ability to gather, sift, organize and
present information and material.
PO-14
Show competence in planning, preparation and revision of essays,
presentations, and other written and project work.
PO-15
Reflect on ethical and philosophical issues raised in literary, critical, and
cultural texts.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
Knowledge of major rhetorical theories, personages, and texts.
LO-2
Ability to compare and contrast classical and contemporary rhetoric.
LO-3
Ability to analyze and use basic rhetorical devices and techniques.
LO-4
Ability to construct reasoned arguments in speech and in writing.
LO-5
Understanding the strategic and contextual use of language.
LO-6
Recognition and avoidance of fallacious arguments.
