Written Rhetoric

Aim

On completion of the course, you should be able to:

• write texts adapted to different genres within a given time frame
• apply basic English writing rules
• write texts in a well structured and rhetorical way adapted to different written genres and target groups
• analyse non-fictional texts from a rhetorical and normative perspective
• based on given criteria describe and critically reflect on how non-fictional texts can be rhetorically constructed and affect the reader
• give constructive feedback based on rhetorical models and given criteria

Content

The course treats the basics of rhetoric with focus on writing. Fundamental rhetorical concepts and various non-fictional written genres are introduced. The main focus of the course is the analysis and implementation of rhetorical structures as well as linguistic and textual norms in relation to different genres. The course also includes giving and receiving feedback as an important part of the writing process.