HONR 210 - The Active Life: Rhetoric and Discourse

Institution:

Eastern University

Subject:

Honors College

Description:

Next to the contemplative life, Aristotle views the active lifeaffairs of onethis course, we will consider the merits of the active life through a study of the art of rhetoric. While studying great texts and speeches which discuss and exemplify classical rhetorical theory, students will reflect on the nature of rhetoric and its relationship to the good life, discuss the various modes and techniques of rhetoric, and practice their own rhetorical skills by creating and performing rhetorical discourses.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.eastern.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 341-5800

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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