Course Titles: Rhetoric 2
Grade: 12
Credits: 1
A. Course Description:
Rhetoric 2 is a guided study of advanced writing and speaking technique.
B. Course Objectives/Methods:
The primary objective of this course is to guide students toward mastery of style, clarity, and grace in both speech and writing. Students are required to create many original works both written and spoken.
C. Course Goals:
Students will be able to do the Following:
- Master advanced research skills.
- Research, plan and write a scholarly thesis.
- Write clearly and persuasively.
- Speak clearly and persuasively.
D. Teacher Materials:
Corbett, Edward P.J. Classical Rhetoric for the Modern Student. New York: Oxford University Press, 1990.
Class notes, outlines. See required student texts.
E. Student Texts:
Williams, Joseph M. Style: Ten Lessons in Clarity and Grace, 7th ed. New York: Longman, 2003.
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