HVLC.01.071 Rhetoric and Composition
This is the companion website for Rhetoric and Composition at the University of Tartu with Djuddah Leijen and Francesca Arnavas
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Course Schedule
Weekly schedule
Week 01 [[February 09th, 2023]]: Introduction to the course
Week 02 [[February 16th, 2023]]: What is Rhetoric? - historical perspectives
Week 03 [[February 23rd, 2023]]: Reading and group discussions + written reflection
Week 04 [[March 2nd, 2023]]: What is Composition?
Week 05 [[March 9th, 2023]]: Reading and group discussions + written reflection
Week 06 [[March 16th, 2023]]: Audience Analysis
Week 07 [[March 23rd, 2023]]: Reading and group discussions + written reflection
Week 08 [[March 30th, 2023]]: Oral Arguments and Debate
Week 09 [[April 6th, 2023]]: Reading and group discussions + written reflection
Week 10 [[April 13th, 2023]]: Rhetoric and composition in fictionality
Week 11 [[April 20th, 2023]]: Reading and group discussions + written reflection
Week 12 [[April 27th, 2023]]: Language and Meaning
Week 13 [[May 4th, 2023]]: Reading and group discussions + written reflection
Week 14 [[May 11th, 2023]]: Ethical Rhetoric
Week 15 [[May 18th, 2023]]: Reading and group discussions + written reflection
Week 16 [[May 25th, 2023]]: Final Project and Presentation
Course Evaluation
Which tasks in the course will be evaluated
ESSAY: Write an essay after each reading you have done for the course. The main goal of the essay is primarily to:
teach us all something about rhetoric and composition
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.
Your essays should show novelty in analysis and persuasion.
they should show insight and should provide a clear, nuanced discussion.
always your goal should be to create new knowledge.
Performance Speech:
1 Minute speech - using one of the storytelling techniques on a topic of your choosing (may be recorded)
Questions about the reading:
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)
Grading scheme
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