Rhetoric and eristic

elementary

(in Polish) DL_W11, DL_W13, DL_U02, DL_U04, DL_K05

(in Polish) Kod do zajęć: nt1i2os

During the course, the justification for the need to use knowledge in the field of rhetoric in the work of a journalist and in everyday communication will be given. The main aim of the course is for students to acquire the ability to use the acquired knowledge to: (1) prepare and deliver a public speech, (2) analyze and evaluate public speaking from the point of view of the rhetorical means used, (3) analyze and assess the correctness of argumentation carried out in discussions, ( 4) shaping a critical attitude in relation to the analyzed texts. The means that will be used to implement the above-mentioned tasks is the analysis of public speeches and fragments of discussions in the media. Common analysis of examples during classes will enable students to use the acquired knowledge to construct statements and to argue correctly.

1. Definitions of rhetoric

2. Main goals of rhetoric

3. Outline of the history of rhetoric: ancient rhetoricians about the need to deal with rhetoric

4. Invention: the topic of the speech, elements influencing the effectiveness of speech (ethos, pathos, logos), the relationship between persuasion and justifying theses

5. Presentation plan: introduction, presentation of the problem, division, argumentation (confirming and refuting), ending

6. Producing speech: audibility, articulation, voice modulation

7. Characteristics of a good speaker: self-confidence, ability to overcome stress when speaking to larger audiences, ability to speak spontaneously in crisis situations

8. Applications of rhetoric in conducting disputes: basic principles of debating, exercises in identifying and distinguishing eristic tricks in public speeches and in discussion fragments

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30 h - active participation in exercises

15 h - preparation for exercises

15 h - preparation of an academic presentation

60 hours - Total

2 ECTS credits

EK1 is carried out using the teaching method - from lecture to class discussion, explaining the mistakes and advantages of the speaker and his reviewers by the teacher,

EK 2 implemented mainly using the problem method - problem lecture around the issues raised, discussion with points for participation, repeating characteristic errors,

EK 3 implemented by problem methods - didactic discussion,

EK 4 implemented by problem methods - didactic games, didactic discussion, method of the guiding pattern of expression,

EK 5 activating and practical methods - demonstration, reference to literature and models of great speakers and materials from literature.

Credit based on the presentation of a public speech during the course within the prescribed period (40%), a detailed written presentation plan (40%) and activity (20%). Criteria for the evaluation of public speech: (a) selection of the topic, (b) formulation of the main problem and main thesis, (c) structure of the speech, (d) degree of distinction between individual parts of the speech, (e) consistency of the speech and the use of transitions between the distinguished parts speeches, (f) the degree of ordering of theses and arguments, (g) building the speaker's ethos, (h) the degree of influence on the emotions of the audience (pathos), (i) logical correctness of the arguments (logos), (j) time control, (k) speech body, (l) the use of additional materials (e.g. outlines, illustrations).