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WRIT3002: Rhetorical Traditions

2024 unit information

From Aristotle to Vico, Joyce to Oodgeroo, multiple traditions of rhetoric have influenced society. In this unit, experts in medieval, modernist, new and cultural rhetorics will help you understand how rhetorical traditions emerge as you form your own argument about language, thought and behaviour.

Unit details and rules

Managing faculty or University school:

Arts and Social Sciences

Study level Undergraduate
Academic unit English and Writing
Credit points 6
Prerequisites:
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12 credit points at 2000 level in Writing Studies
Corequisites:
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None
Prohibitions:
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None
Assumed knowledge:
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None

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. apply principles from rhetorical theories to analyse and create effective spoken and written texts
  • LO2. apply theories of rhetorical reasoning and argumentation in evaluating discussions on current issues
  • LO3. defend an ethical and logical argument effectively in various mediums (oral, visual, and written)
  • LO4. demonstrate advanced skills in research and analysis to link information in an original way

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Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 1 2024
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 1 2020
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 1 2021
Normal day Remote
Semester 1 2022
Normal day Remote
Semester 1 2023
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 1 2023
Normal day Remote

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