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Academic Year 2000/2001

In a Manner of Speaking: The Roman Art of Rhetoric
CCIV 337 FA

The course will study the fully developed system of ancient rhetoric as represented in the standard Roman treatises. Subjects discussed will include Roman theory and practice of rhetoric; rhetoric and education; the relationships between rhetoric and philosophy and between rhetoric and poetry; the history of attitudes to rhetoric, including the modern reappropriation of some of its categories.

MAJOR READINGS

THE RHETORIC FOR HERENNIUS Cicero, SPEECHES (selections) B. Vickers, IN DEFENCE OF RHETORIC Selected readings in rhetorical theory (ancient and modern)

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Regular readings for each class; in-class reports; one long and two short papers; delivery of speech in class, employing rhetorical categories of invention, organization and style.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Additional Requirements and/or Comments not known

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: HA CLAS    Grading Mode: Student Option   

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-26-2001

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