- Inter-faculty Studies in Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
- Bachelor's degree, first cycle programme, Computer Science
- Bachelor's degree, first cycle programme, Mathematics
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Computer Science
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Mathematics
Contemporary Rhetoric Studies 3007-CRS-OG
The focal points of the meetings will concern the following topics:
1. Introduction to classical rhetoric
2. Introduction to modern rhetoric
3. Rhetoric across academic disciplines
4. Contemporary trends in rhetorical studies (1)
5. Contemporary trends in rhetorical studies (2)
6. Rhetorical Criticism
7. Rhetoric and argumentation studies
8. Rhetoric and democracy
9. Rhetoric as equipment for living
10. Final presentations
Type of course
Mode
Prerequisites (description)
Learning outcomes
Knowledge. The student knows and understands:
basic terminology from the field of rhetoric
basic concepts, researchers of contemporary rhetorical studies
basic scholars and rhetoricians and their works
Skills. The student is able to:
use the knowledge of rhetoric theory and use it to analyze cultural
and academic texts
correctly use terminology in the field of rhetoric studies
express their opinion, argue it in an ethical and effective manner,
both in speech and in interactive genres (discussion)
Social competences. The student is ready to:
- to acquire new knowledge and undertake continuing education for
professional and/or intellectual development:
- recognize the importance of humanistic reflection for the formation
of social bonds
- organize their own research and critically evaluate their
achievements
Assessment criteria
The teaching approach is discussion-oriented and uses the flipped classroom method to some extent. It means that the students are asked to read or prepare materials before the synchronous meetings. That gives more opportunities for fruitful conversations.
The final grade consists of:
1. Final presentation (the instruction and requirements will be given during the course) – 75%
2. Attendance and active participation - 25%.
One absence is allowed.
Practical placement
Not applicable.
Bibliography
*Sourcebook on Rhetoric: Key Concepts in Contemporary Rhetorical Studies. 2001. James Jasinski, SAGE Publications, Inc.
*Methods of Rhetorical Criticism (RHEFINE's e-handbook), ed. Agnieszka Szurek.
* RHEFINE' Online Course in Rhetoric, Kampus (the University of Warsaw's online didactic platform )
* Scholarly articles and other sources prepared by the instructor.
Additional information
Information on level of this course, year of study and semester when the course unit is delivered, types and amount of class hours - can be found in course structure diagrams of apropriate study programmes. This course is related to the following study programmes:
- Inter-faculty Studies in Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
- Bachelor's degree, first cycle programme, Computer Science
- Bachelor's degree, first cycle programme, Mathematics
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Computer Science
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Mathematics
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