Political Rhetoric - POLS2046

   
   
   
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.125 (more info)
 
 
Contact Hours per Week: 3
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Prerequisite: 36 units of credit
 
 
Fee Band: 1 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description


Introduces students to the study of political rhetoric and the art of speech-making. Explores rhetorical theory including informal reasoning, aesthetic evaluation, prose style and an array of commonly used argumentative strategies. Focuses on political oratory in the twentieth century.

Learning Outcomes


Assessment


  • Essay (2500 words) - 40%
  • In-class tests - 30%
  • Tutorial assignments - 30%