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CCIV120
In a Manner of Speaking: An Introduction to Classical Rhetoric
CCIV120 FA
Not Currently Offered
In the course we will study the development of classical
rhetoric and the fully-evolved system as familiar to Cicero
and his contemporaries. We will analyze some speeches of
Cicero that exemplify the three major styles of ancient
oratory and look at sample themes and declamations from the
Greco-Roman world. In the last portion of the course we
will discuss Plato's criticisms of rhetoric and the
rehabilitation of rhetoric in recent critical theory.
Students will have the opportunity to practice what they
have learned in oral and written compositions.
MAJOR READINGS
Gorgias, HELEN
Plato, GORGIAS
Aristotle, RHETORIC
Cicero, THE RHETORIC FOR HERENNIUS
Cicero, Select Speeches
Select readings in rhetorical theory (ancient and modern).
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Regular readings for each
class; in-class reports; one long and two short papers.
Final long paper may be delivered as a speech in class.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
Regular class
attendance expected.
Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting
or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the
first class, they will be dropped from the class list.
NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form
to the Registrar's Office.
COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Seminar
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 1.00
Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA CLAS
Prerequisites:
None
Last Updated on MAR-22-1999
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