Rhetorical methods in practice: popular literature, fanfiction, translations and new literature 3007-C453ER1

The seminar aims to provide participants with tools and opportunities to conduct their own scientific research, culminating in the writing of a bachelor's thesis. It will focus on methods of rhetorical criticism, taking into account new research directions. The classes will be conducted on the basis of research-based learning: participants will carry out their own small research projects, and the role of the supervisor will be to advise, discuss, and involve seminar participants in larger research projects.

Participants will have very broad possibilities in choosing the topic and object of research (as well as bachelor's theses). Suggested research topics include:

analysis of translations, translation rhetoric, bilingual texts
fanfiction, "prosumer" literature
popular literature (especially fantasy, crime fiction, literature for children and young adults)
literature, digital texts, applications, etc., related to place (tourist guides, city histories, residents' memories)
However, presenting one's own, different research topics is possible - as long as rhetorical criticism methods are used for them.

Type of course

B.Sc. seminars

Mode

Classroom

Prerequisites (description)

The seminar participant should be willing to conduct their own non-standard research, explore new perspectives, and engage with texts that have not been previously studied (or known texts, but approached from a new perspective). A basic understanding of rhetorical terms will be useful. Some of the readings will be in English - at least passive knowledge of the language is required.

Course coordinators

Agnieszka Szurek

Learning outcomes

Seminar participant:

can plan a research project: define the issue, select material according to established criteria, choose research methods, gather literature, plan and conduct research, present their results,
can work in a team,
can provide constructive criticism of other projects,
can identify problems and propose methods of solution,
can present research results in various forms.

Assessment criteria

Number of allowable absences: 2 per semester. Methods for making up for missed classes are determined on an ongoing basis with the course instructor.

Active participation in classes - discussions, presentations.

Presentation of the bachelor's thesis.

Guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence:
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) should be transparent and explicit. Each use of AI must be documented, indicating the tool used and the purpose of its use.
Specific tasks and homework may include guidelines and restrictions regarding the use of AI. Students should familiarize themselves with these before commencing work on an AI-utilizing task.
Illegal or unethical use of AI, such as copying others' work without proper source attribution, is strictly prohibited and subject to appropriate academic penalties.
In case of doubts regarding the permissibility of AI use in a specific context, students should seek assistance from the course instructor.

Attendance in classes, takimg part in discussions and preparing presentatio0ns: 6 ECTS, writing the thesis: 4 ECTS

Bibliography

Jim A. Kuypers (2016). Rhetorical Criticism: Perspectives in Action. Rowman & Littlefield.

Sonja Foss. (2009). Rhetorical criticism. Exploration and Practice. Waveland Press

Cyprian Mielczarski (ed.) (2017). Retoryka klasyczna i retoryka współczesna. Pola i perspektywy badań. Warszawa: Wydawnictwo naukowe Sub Lupa.

Kenneth Burke (2014), Filozofia formy literackiej, trans. E. Rajewska, Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Gdańskiego.

Other readings will be provided depending on the chosen topics of the theses.

Additional information

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