KOM400 Rhetoric in Communication Society (Autumn 2020)
- ECTS Credits:
- 10
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Humanities and Education
- Course Leader:
- Geir Christian Johannessen
- Lecture Semester:
- Autumn
- Teaching language:
- Norwegian.
- Duration:
- ½ year
Table of contents
The course is connected to the following study programs
Teaching language
Norwegian.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course, the student should
- have insight into the field of rhetoric and the kinds of rhetorical forms that are highlighted by different media and communication situations.
- are able to analyze and evaluate rhetorical communication
- are able to design rhetorical projects for different medial and social contexts.
Contents
Rhetorical theory is presented and discussed in relation to texts from different genres and situations of use. Rhetoric is seen both in historical and contemporary perspectives and is related to the current developments within the field of media and communication.
Teaching and learning methods
The learning environment will include lectures, seminars and practical project work. The workload is estimated to about 270 hours.
Examination requirements
Approved oral presentation. More information will be given i Canvas.
Examinations
Oral exam. Graded assessment.
Student evaluation
The study programme manager, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1.
Offered as a free-standing course
Yes. Subject to availability or capacity.
Admission Requirement if given as a free-standing course
Same pre-requisites apply as for the master's programme.
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