Course: Rhetoric

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Course title Rhetoric
Course code KNJ/RET
Organizational form of instruction Seminar
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Urbanec Jan, Mag. phil.
Course content
1. Theory and practice of rhetoric 2. Analysis of speeches 3. Rhetorical instruments 4. Practice proper breathing, formation of the voice, practical training the literary pronunciation 5. Presentation of an entering speech 6. Fundamentals of argumentation and discussions 7. Argumentation in the framework of the certificate of Goethe Institute 8. Body language, gesture, mimic 9. Analysis of video scenes of famous speakers 10. Presentation of chosen topic 11. Presentation of chosen topic 12. Presentation of chosen topic 13. Evaluation

Learning activities and teaching methods
Multimedia supported teaching, Skills demonstration, Seminar
  • Contact hours - 36 hours per semester
  • Presentation preparation (report in a foreign language) (10-15) - 15 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
to have knowledge of German at the level of the seminar NJ
Skills
to communicate in German at the level of the seminar NJ
learning outcomes
Knowledge
to describe basic terms and principles of the ancient oratory
to analyse speeches delivered by famous personalities according to the principles of oratory
Skills
to deliver speeches of various length and content
to give logical arguments in discussions
to use adequate vocabulary, grammar structures and intonation in speaking
teaching methods
Knowledge
Seminar
Multimedia supported teaching
Skills demonstration
Skills
Multimedia supported teaching
Skills demonstration
Seminar
assessment methods
Knowledge
Skills demonstration during practicum
Group presentation at a seminar
Individual presentation at a seminar
Skills
Skills demonstration during practicum
Continuous assessment
Individual presentation at a seminar
Recommended literature
  • ALLHOF, D.-W.; ALLHOF, W. Rhetorik und Kommunikation. Ein Lehr- und Trainingsbuch. München, 2014. ISBN 978-3497025053.
  • Haberkorn, Kurt. 88 Tips für erfolgreiche Redner : Rhetorik einmal ganz anders. Renningen : Expert-Verlag, 2004. ISBN 3-8169-2282-1.
  • HERRMANN, M., HOPPMANN, M. Schlüsselkompetenz Argumentation. Stuttgart, 2012.
  • Knape, Joachim. Was ist Rhetorik?. Stuttgart : Reclam Verlag, 2000. ISBN 3-15-018044-9.
  • PABST-WEINSCHENK, M. Reden im Studium. Ein Trainingsprogramm. Berlin, 2009. ISBN 978- 3941238008.
  • UEDING, G.; STEINBRINK, B. Grundriss der Rhetorik. Geschichte - Technik - Methode. Metzler, 2011. ISBN 978-3476024107.


Study plans that include the course
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