# HVLC.01.071 Rhetoric and Composition

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## Course Schedule

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<summary>Weekly schedule</summary>

1. Week 01 \[\[February 09th, 2023]]: Introduction to the course
2. Week 02 \[\[February 16th, 2023]]: What is Rhetoric? - historical perspectives
3. **Week 03** \[\[February 23rd, 2023]]: Reading and group discussions + written reflection
4. Week 04 \[\[March 2nd, 2023]]: What is Composition?&#x20;
5. **Week 05** \[\[March 9th, 2023]]: Reading and group discussions + written reflection
6. Week 06 \[\[March 16th, 2023]]: Audience Analysis
7. **Week 07** \[\[March 23rd, 2023]]: Reading and group discussions + written reflection
8. Week 08 \[\[March 30th, 2023]]: Oral Arguments and Debate
9. **Week 09** \[\[April 6th, 2023]]: Reading and group discussions + written reflection
10. Week 10 \[\[April 13th, 2023]]: Rhetoric and composition in fictionality
11. **Week 11** \[\[April 20th, 2023]]: Reading and group discussions + written reflection
12. Week 12 \[\[April 27th, 2023]]: Language and Meaning
13. **Week 13** \[\[May 4th, 2023]]: Reading and group discussions + written reflection
14. Week 14 \[\[May 11th, 2023]]: Ethical Rhetoric
15. **Week 15** \[\[May 18th, 2023]]: Reading and group discussions + written reflection
16. Week 16 \[\[May 25th, 2023]]: Final Project and Presentation

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## Course Evaluation

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<summary>Which tasks in the course will be evaluated</summary>

* ESSAY: Write an essay after each reading you have done for the course. The main goal of the essay is primarily to:&#x20;
  * teach us all something about rhetoric and composition&#x20;
  * demonstrate your understanding of the subtleties of the texts we have read
  * demonstrate your ability to use the introduced concepts to analyze these texts explicitly
  * to convince us (your readers) that your analysis, interpretation, and argument are valid.&#x20;
  * Your essays should show novelty in analysis and persuasion.
  * they should show insight and should provide a clear, nuanced discussion.&#x20;
  * always your goal should be to create new knowledge.
* Performance Speech:&#x20;
  * 1 Minute speech - using one of the storytelling techniques on a topic of your choosing (may be recorded)
* Questions about the reading:&#x20;
  * Raise at least **three** questions about the text you're asked to read for class discussion
* Active participation
  * Read each other's essays during class for comments and feedback, and discussion.
* Demonstrate curiosity and creativity
  * Go beyond the topic, and don't be afraid
* Personal Reflection
  * A final, personal reflection on your learning throughout the course (final assignment)

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## Grading scheme

| Points | Grade |
| ------ | ----- |
| 6      | A     |
| 5      | B     |
| 4      | C     |
| 3      | D     |
| 2      | E     |
| 1      | F     |
| 0      |       |

| Assignment                       | Points |
| -------------------------------- | ------ |
| bi-weekly essays                 | 1      |
| Performance/speech               | 1      |
| Questions about reading          | 1      |
| Active participation discussions | 1      |
| Curiousity and creativity        | 1      |
| Personal reflection              | 1      |