Objectives and competences
The objectives of the course are to familiarize the student with the basic concepts of rhetorics of discourse and of dialogic communicaton, with linguistic and cognitive aspects of the discourse structure, with basics in presenting/conducting a discourse, to convey knowledge about successful participation in a discourse, about forming opinions and arguments according to the actual discourse situation, to encourage the transfer of theoretical knowledge into one´s own discourse practice.
Content (Syllabus outline)
The concept of rhetorics of discourse
Dialogic communication: the communicative intention, the communicative effect, the communication situation
The role of rhetoric’s in dialogic communication
The use of rhetorical figures in persuasive communication
Argumentation in everyday life
The argumentational structure of discourse
- types of argumentation
- methods of argumentation
The presentation and analyis of various types of discourse: round table (presenting, leading), interactive shows (talkshows), interviews
Learning and teaching methods
• seminar (method of explanation, case studies)
tutorial (discussion, debate, role play)
Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding
On completion of this course the student will be able:
- to recognize, describe and explain the structural and functional characteristics of discourse;
- to identify and analyze the intention and effectiveness according to the discourse situation:
- to plan and compose a successful discourse and to formulate and represent opinions by summarizing, substantiating and generalizing.
Intended learning outcomes - transferable/key skills and other attributes
Transferable/Key Skills and other attributes:
- communication skills (writing skills – written exam, seminar paper, oral skills – paper presentation)
- use of information technology (knowledge of methods and procedures to obtain and process data pertaining to rhetorics in the world wide web)
- working in groups (seminar)
- solving analytical problems (the analysis of the effectivenes/successfulness of communicative/rhetorical strategies in dialogical communication)
Readings
Bayer, K.: Argument und Argumentation. Logische Grundlagen der Argumentationsanalyse, Westdeutscher Verlag, Opladen
Kienpointner, M. 1996: Vernünftig Argumentieren, Rowohlt, Reinbek
Zittlau, D. 1998: Schlagfertig kontern, Südwest-Verlag, München_
Deppermann, A. 1999: Gespräche analysieren: Eine Einführung in konversationsanalytische Methoden, Leske und Budrich, Opladen.
Holly, W., Kühn, Püschel, U.1989: Redeshows: Fernsehdiskussionen in der Diskussion, Niemeyer, Tübingen.
Clauss, E.-M., Licher, L.M 1997: Rhetorik für Studierende, Iudicium, München.
Prerequisits
Prerequisits for acceding thee course:
Successfully completed course German language – pragmalinguistics.
Conditions for prerequisits:
Before submitting the seminar paper the student has to complete the course work in the tutorial.
Additional information on implementation and assessment - seminar paper
- course work
