History of Rhetoric to 1700: Dr. Wayne Stein _____________________________________________________________________
Syllabus
ENG 5553 19210
History of Rhetoric to 1700
Egypt: Isis, Goddess of Love with Maat, Goddess of Truth Fall 2015 08-­‐17 to 10-­‐07 _____________________________________________________________________
Class Information Block I Eight Weeks
Wayne Stein, Ph.D., professor
University of Central Oklahoma: www.uco.edu
Eng Dept, College of Liberal Arts: www.libarts.uco.edu/english
Student Information Sheet and Syllabus Attachment ● http://www.uco.edu/academic-affairs/files/aa-forms/faculty/StudentInfoSheetSpring.pdf
Preferred Contact Method ● E-mail: wstein@uco.edu
1 History of Rhetoric to 1700: Dr. Wayne Stein ● Office: LA 105J; (405) 974-5618 (voice mail); (405) 974-3811 (fax)
NEED HELP? Student Interaction with Instructor Online Question Interaction! If you have a question about the class, go to the site and ask at
the question prompt. Anyone can answer the question, but I have the last word to clarify any
concerns.
When to E-­‐MAIL the Instructor? If it is more personal or about a grade, send an e-mail to me.
Give the instructor 2 business days to respond to any message. Online Office Hours
Office hours are online. If you want to contact and interact with the instructor, contact me. Just let
me know what I can do for you! ● Voice mail. If you want to talk, provide your phone number and the best times to reach you. Biography Being a professor, he teaches classes on Asian culture, world literature, and the history of rhetoric. He
was awarded the DaVinci Fellow from the Oklahoma's Creativity Think Tank (2008), the ESL
Professional of the Year Award from OKTESOL (2003), the Service to the Sanga (Community) Award
from the Stillwater OSU Buddhist Society (2003), and various other awards. He has published books,
chapters, and articles for newsletters, newspapers, and encyclopedias. He is the advisor to the UCO
Budo Society, a Japanese martial arts club. Join for free. He graduated from Oklahoma State University.
Course Information Course Description: ENG 5553 This course examines the history of argumentation, its forms and uses, and
the theories behind the practices. Graduate standing.
Course Objectives: Students will have an understanding of the rhetorical nature of language as they gain a
global approach to understanding philosophical, psychological, and social norms of
other cultures.
Required Works: No text is required. Instead, students will have to do research
and gather information of the rhetorics of the world.
Technology Requirements Access to the internet is required. We read PDF files, so having an Adobe Reader is required. You can
download these for free. http://get.adobe.com/reader/
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2 History of Rhetoric to 1700: Dr. Wayne Stein Welcome to the Class: FAQ Course Policies
Transformational Learning Objectives (Central Six) Transformative learning goals (the Central Six) have been identified as: Discipline Knowledge;
Leadership; Problem Solving (Research, Scholarly and Creative Activities); Service Learning and Civic
Engagement; Global and Cultural Competencies; and Health and Wellness.
This course addresses discipline knowledge; leadership; problems solving (research, scholarly and
creative activities); service learning and civic engagement; global and cultural competencies,
health and wellness of the university's transformative learning goals. Specifically, these goals are met by
the following methods:
● By engaging in the course material and lectures, students will gain a competency in discipline
knowledge. They will gain a knowledge of the various scholars and issues, the major
authors/filmmakers, and the key works associated within the field of study.
● Students shall show leadership skills by engaging in each week's discussions; by examining
topics related to the social, cultural, and philosophical contexts of the texts under discussion; and
by defining and developing major independent research projects. They must demonstrate a
sensitivity to listening to others while respecting their views. Students don’t have to agree. Having
proper etiquette skills is key to developing a leadership persona.
● Students will understand about service learning and civic engagement in this course. Living
within the hierarchy of service and respect for others demonstrates civic competency. To be part
of the culture and audience is to be engaged with the community. Civic engagement is a key
characteristic of being an informed citizen of the world.
● During the course, students will use problem solving skills like searching for academic
sources and valuable background information. Thus, students will participate in research and
scholarly activities as they explore a wide range of texts, visual and written, while completing
important research projects. Critical thinking is a crucial part of problem solving.
● Students will obtain global and cultural competencies through the intensive study of social,
political, religious, and philosophical movements.
● Finally, students will approach the mental health and wellness of other cultures and compare
that to the psychological, psychic and social norms of Western culture.
Course Expectations ● Students will contribute to class discussions on films, readings, and issues.
● Students will participate in simulations: role playing games (RPG) and write out their results.
● Students will have to use critical reading skills in a multimodal approach of textual and visual
discourses.
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Students will complete a written report involving drafting, revision, and editing skills.
Students will investigate and research, along with how to correctly site sources.
Students will use problems solving skills when researching and being involved in
simulations.
Students will be engaged in critical analysis where critical thinking skills are a must.
3 History of Rhetoric to 1700: Dr. Wayne Stein Attendance Policy and Due Dates Since this is a cyber class, we meet only through cyberspace. There is no attendance policy because
there is no physical class to attend; however, students have specific due dates, and midnight, Central
Standard Time, is the exact time for each due date.
Policy for Late Assignments A student will not be reminded that a due date is coming up, nor will a student be contacted if an
assignment has not been posted. Contact the instructor before an assignment is due if any problems
arise to cause one to miss the due date.
Late Due to Weather Problems Lightning strikes can cause a computer to crash and assignments to be lost. Turn off the computer.
You can turn your paper in late with no points taken off if an electrical storm occurs. When the storm
passes, e-mail me if it is going to be late. Be sure to write on the paper turned in that a thunder storm
occurred.
Anything posted after the due time will have points deducted: 35 points a day.
WORD (or Word Perfect) FIRST I would suggest you type all assignments and even e-mail messages in Word first and save it. Then
copy and paste into the class. The site may log you out if you have not been active.
Even for your reactions, craft or cook it in Word, and then copy and paste it into the discussion board.
Impress me. Firefox browsers require smart keys to copy and paste:
● Crtl – C = Copy; Ctrl – V = Paste. Emergency Withdrawal Forms: W and I Emergency Withdrawal Form It is your responsibility to withdraw from class if you cannot complete the work or if some unexpected
problems arise. If the withdraw date has passed, then you must complete an emergency withdrawal
form. Please go to the enrollment to see if you qualify. I must sign it. This must occur as soon as
possible.
Incomplete Form This instructor cannot give a student the grade of "W" nor will the grade of "I" be given if more than
one assignment is missing. The grade of "I" is given only if it is the last assignment and if you have a
written excuse from a doctor, a funeral, or some other documented event. You have one semester to
make up this grade. I must be informed before the due date that an assignment is not being turned in
and that you have medical problems.
Therefore, if only the last assignment for the class is missing, then you can qualify, but we both must
sign an incomplete form.
4 History of Rhetoric to 1700: Dr. Wayne Stein Originality vs Plagiarism I reward effort and originality. To copy or use someone else's work as your own is not a wise endeavor in
this class, or to modify another author's work without giving that person credit is a form of thief, an
academic crime. DO NOT PLAGIARIZE. Turnitin.com is both a plagiarism detection site and a
plagiarism prevention site. After you post your assignment, you can check the originality report. If you did
not complete the documentation or paraphrasing correct, it will show. You can correct it and simply resubmit. You cannot re-submit on late paper or after the due date, so it is in your best interest to not wait
until the last minute.
Brief comments will be made on your reports, so return to the same place you posted them after one
week to read the comments. The final report may only have a grade listed without comments in an effort
to post grades in a timely fashion.
Turnitin.com Plagiarism Syllabus Statement: UCO subscribes to the Turnitin.com plagiarism prevention service. Students agree that by taking this
course, all required assignments may be subject to submission for textual similarity review to
Turnitin.com for the detection of plagiarism. All submitted assignments will be included as source
documents in the Turnitin.com restricted access reference database for the purpose of detecting
plagiarism of such assignments. Use of the Turnitin.com service is subject to the Terms and
Conditions of Use posted on the Turnitin.com website. Turnitin.com is just one of various plagiarism
prevention tools and methods which may be utilized by your faculty instructor during the terms of the
semesters. In the UCO Student Handbook, there is a process for contesting any plagiarism
allegations against you.
Originality Report Turnitin.com will generate an originality report, which will show the instructor and the students which
online sites were used. If a student failed to format or cite the source correctly, the student can
resubmit a revised paper BEFORE the due date ends. After the due date, no new submissions are
allowed if you have already turned in a copy. Use the originality report to check your errors, then
resubmit BEFORE the due date. Work ahead!
Formatting Errors with Turnitin.com When submitting to turnitin.com, formatting problems concerning documentation of sources may
occur. Your instructor knows this and will review the original paper, so don't worry.
Preventing Plagiarism Depending on the severity of the mistakes, some points may be deducted. Below are some common
errors that you need to avoid.
● You name all the sources in the Works Cited, but forget some in the paper.
● You forget to use quotation marks, but you list the source and page number.
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5 History of Rhetoric to 1700: Dr. Wayne Stein Online Decorum Policy Online classes can be interesting, challenging, and rewarding, and those are the qualities I expect to
characterize our course. Because we are communicating only by the written word, we must make sure
that our communication is respectful, polite, and encouraging. No ethnic, racial, religious, or gender slur
will be tolerated. All posts must be written respectfully to ensure an appropriate atmosphere for teaching
and learning.
Also, because this is a formal educational process, all communication will be written in Standard
American English. Do not use all caps or all small case letters. Do not abbreviate phrases or use
acronyms as you might in a casual email or text message to a friend.
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Course Requirements Grade Distribution Value Assignments Due Dates 15% Reflective Reactions #1-5
40% History of Rhetoric Report
15% Reflective Reactions #6-10
30% Rhetor-Sim Report
Week 4 Wed 09-09
Week 5 Wed 09-16
Week 7 Wed 09-30
Week 8 Wed10-07 Last Day
Do not procrastinate. Start ASAP. Add additional postage and RUSH ORDER if you order
online. Due dates are not extended for any reason. Grading Scale: A= 90-100%
B= 80- 89%
C=70- 79%
D=60 -69%
F=0-59%
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History of Rhetoric Report ● At least 750-1000 words, 3-4 pages, 3-4 secondary sources needed, MLA Style.
● Post it in Drop Box, under Assessment.
Below is only a suggested way to organize a report. If students want to arrange their essays
differently, they can.
Find a focus.
6 History of Rhetoric to 1700: Dr. Wayne Stein Best Practices: Research! ● Start researching now. See what our library has. Do interlibrary loans and you can get those
sources in a week. Having only three or four sources is a good way not to impress your instructor.
Show me the research. I always go to the Works Cited page first. I can quickly see the ideological
angle that the paper is written from and note what viewpoints you privilege, and I can note the
amount of blood-and-sweat/research you have fulfilled.
● Limit your topic. Since the paper is relatively short. Stay within a smaller topic matter and go
into detail on that.
● Ample Sources. Be sure to have a balance of primary and secondary sources. Your essay
needs to quote (provide page number and list the source in the Works Cited) from the primary
source like what the work writes. Secondary sources are how scholars interpret the primary
source. Sources will probably be mostly articles from journals, so begin to research early and
expect to do interlibrary loans. Electronic sources will be limited, though there are some valuable
sources that can be found for certain topics. There are many fine sources to be found on the
Internet.
● Quality sources. You may have to go to a library or library.uco.edu and visit the online
database to access scholarly journal articles.
● Voice. You MUST state your opinions. You can say "I." Be sure to comment on your own
opinions throughout the report.
● Revision. Go back and proof and edit your paper. It may help your grade.
● library.uco.edu. This UCO site has some full length scholarly articles and even e-books
available that you can have within 10 - 15 minutes if you look.
● One letter grade will be deducted for each day late.
AVOID: ● Do not provide too much biographical or historical information. Some might be appropriate, but
you need to defend your point. Stay on focus.
● Don't cite Wikipedia or an encyclopedia. You might start there, but don't quote those sites. If
you do use such a source (because you can't find that stated at another site), do not count those
as your required sources. Beware. Are you sure that site is correct?
Report Organization
Below is only a suggested way to organize a report. If students want to arrange their essays
differently, they can.
7 History of Rhetoric to 1700: Dr. Wayne Stein Title: Take off five points if you do not have a title. The title should have the name of the work
(year) and the name of the author or director. The title should hint at the thesis or purpose of
the report. The title should have some critical thought.
Introduction: The introduction should define the major purpose of the work. You can do a character
analysis. What does the character learn? Develop a focus for the report. What is the
purpose? That is it you are trying to prove. Don’t point out the obvious if you want a
good grade. Try to point out something that might not be obvious and /or discussed in
Wikipedia. In other words, be critical and somewhat original. Have a unified purpose.
Don’t examine three or more different topics. Don’t be too obvious: “This paper is
about the history of argument.” Body: The body, a group of paragraphs, must give examples from the work itself and from
secondary sources. What do the scholars say? If there are no scholarly points about
the work, find out what scholars write about issues that the work examines. Be sure
to quote specific pages or scenes as the examples are given. The body should
demonstrate how such examples fit into the points given above in the introduction.
Often, the best example is given as the last example of the body.
Conclusion: Instead of repeating what you said in the introduction, you might try a call for action.
Perhaps ask the reader to cultivate a better appreciation for similar works. You can
end with an interesting quote that points to larger implications. Keep in mind the
conclusion is your last chance to engage the reader. Rewrite the conclusion several
times until you have one that is effective.
Works Cited Take off 5 points if you do not have the title “Works Cited” since MLA is the format.
Take off more points if the MLA is not correct. _________________________________________
R-­‐Sim Report: Rhetor Simulation Report ● At least 2-3 pages, about 500-750 words
8 History of Rhetoric to 1700: Dr. Wayne Stein ● Take off 35 points a day for late submissions.
● Include a Works Cited, MLA format.
● Post it in Assessment / Drop Box. Pick one simulation from your Reflective Reactions that you liked. Revise, rethink, and expand.
● Choose two rhetors to meet from two different cultures before 1700. You must use specific
quotes from key passages. Perhaps they are interviewing for a job and are debating for the job.
● Choose a historic possibility as an encounter between two different cultural rhetoric’s before
1700!
● As part of each unit, you will have the opportunity to participate in interactive cultural role
playing simulations based on either historical events or actual people, or cultural legends before
1700.
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Organization. Suggestion only. You can create your own simulation.
Background Introduction
● Identify the historical event and characters. Create character names if you do not have
names. Also identify actual cultural/ rhetorical works you found in your research that you will
quote from. You must quote from these sources.
Moment of Judgment: The Body
● Create some sort of dilemma between two cultures. Perhaps a person is about to be
executed, and he has a story to tell. In his defense, he shares the rhetorical information from
this culture. He quotes from sources.
Resolution
● Have some sort of resolution
Works Cited
● You must have citations from the UCO databases her
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Reflective Reactions Required: at least 250 words, images, evidence, specificity and creativity, MLA Style with Works Cited!
9 History of Rhetoric to 1700: Dr. Wayne Stein Reflective prompts are available in the schedule.
Works Cited. You must cite the source used. Within the online database, within the actual article is a
citation tool. Use it. Choose MLA. Copy the citation information and place it at the end!
Evidence may be required. Research. Go to the UCO online databases:
● Go to library.uco.edu.
● Go to Databases (yellow box, under the search box) and click it.
● You may be required to react to one reading or compare two readings found from the UCO
databases. Character Simulation Reactions ● Create a narrative inclusive of important rhetorical and cultural information. First, identify the
scene or place of action for the background. Second, focus on the point of view of a character
(use first person) by identifying a conflict or moment of judgment. Finally be creative, descriptive,
and expressive. Thus, what is the resolution or outcome of the conflict? (Write at least 250
words.)
● This can become a draft of your simulation. Be sure to revise, rethinking, improve, and extend
your dramatic reaction when it becomes the Simulation.
Drafting in Word ● I would suggest typing the response in Word or Word Perfect and then copy and paste
it into the course.
● Take off 35 points a day for late reactions. Those responses posted after 3 days will be
given no credit.
● Credit for the reflective reactions are given after the due dates. Please allow a week or
so for the reactions to be graded.
Grading Rubric for Reflective Reactions The grade is based on the quality of observation and prose. When reacting to textual sources, you
must have key quotes from the readings, using quotation marks and page numbers. Each reflective
reaction is worth 10 points.
● Below 7 points. Poor execution. You did not spend much time on it. You probably didn't watch the
film or read the assignment because no specific mention of key scenes or key quotes are provided.
No page numbers were mentioned. No quotation marks were given. Grammar and mechanical errors
abound. You wrote in complete sentences in a formal academic manner. Work harder next time! You
forgot to quote a passage.
● 7- 8 points. Average. You demonstrated you read the assignment or watched the film, but you may
not have put in much effort. You had some quotes with quotation marks and had the page number
listed. You wrote in complete sentences in a formal academic manner. It was okay!
10 History of Rhetoric to 1700: Dr. Wayne Stein ● 8-9 points. Good, above average. You had some quotes with quotation marks and had the page
number listed. You made some interesting and insightful observations that other students did not. You
wrote in complete sentences in a formal academic manner. Your writing style and craft were also
above average. Very good!
● 9 – 10 points. Superior. You provided some quotes with quotation marks and had the page number
listed. You posited some interesting and insightful observations that other students did not. You
demonstrated a mastery of the text, an academic prose style, and a superior skill in writing with little to
no mistakes in mechanics, spelling, or grammar. You probably completed some extra work, cited an
interview by the author, a critical article, or compared the work to another reading in the text. You
turned it in on time! You wrote in complete sentences in a formal academic manner. Wonderful!
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Grading Rubric for Reports and Simulations How do I earn an "A"? A. The grade of "A" is superior, better than the majority. I don't give many As. An "A" paper takes
work and time to do the revision and/or research. After you finish your final draft, revise the introduction
and conclusion. How can you make your paper stand out above the rest? I don't give high "A" grades
like 95 or 100, for I feel a paper, even a superior one, can still be improved and may still have
flaws. Elements of creativity and originality will also be welcomed.
● Usually there are no mechanical or grammar mistakes.
● The level of diction and the writing style are higher and more interesting than the average.
● The paper is original, creative and interesting.
● It has a unified message or purpose. A superior paper has a balance of ethos, pathos, and
logos. See the "Appeals" section below.
B. The "B" paper is a very good paper. It may need some revision. The quality and the quantity of
sources may exist though they may not be required, depending on the assignment. Graduate students
should have quality sources. The ethos is not as strong as it could have been. The paper may not have a
strong or interesting voice. The writing style was not very interesting though it may be very academic.
C. The “C" Paper is a good paper, though average. This is not a bad grade. You did what the
assignment called for, and the paper has some points of quality. Usually, the voice is weak. Also you
avoided some important aspects of the argument. There are some mechanical or grammar
problems. The introduction and conclusion seems average, not special.
Others. The "D" and "F" papers are weak and need much revision. Many grammar problems exist.
Little or no sources were used. The logic is weak. The paper is not interesting. The organization is weak
also. The paper provides an overview of both sides and does not argue for any side.
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Using the Appeals How do you appeal to your audience?
What is important to your audience?
The key is to have a balance between all three appeals: ethos, logos, and pathos.
Ethos (Character)
Does your voice support the platform of your political party?
Does your paper bring some sort of originality to the argument?
11 History of Rhetoric to 1700: Dr. Wayne Stein Is your writing style interesting?
Are there interesting statements that make me think?
Logos (Logic)
Does the paper maintain a high standard of objectivity?
Do you have quality sources (avoiding sources like Wikipedia) to support arguments?
Do you have extra sources (quantity) to strengthen your argument?
Is your paper arranged logically?
Pathos (Emotions)
Do you maintain an even tone while treating your opponents with respect?
Do you seem human, approachable?
Is there some sort of energy in the style or ideas?
12 History of Rhetoric to 1700: Dr. Wayne Stein History of Rhetoric to 1700
Course Schedule
UNIT ONE: INDIA AND AFRICA Transformational Learning Objectives ● Discipline knowledge; leadership; problems solving (research, scholarly and creative
activities); service learning and civic engagement; global and cultural competencies; and
health and wellness. Welcome to the Class! Introduce Yourself ________________________________________________________________________________
Do not procrastinate. Start ASAP. Add additional postage and RUSH ORDER if you order online. Due dates are not extended for any reason. UNIT 2: ● Chinese Rhetoric; Vajrayana and Mahayana Buddhism; Confucianism, Society, and Family;
Taoism and Duality
● Rhetoric of Americas; Aztec and Incas; Juana Inés de la Cruz (1651-1895).
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4) Reflective Reaction. Quote from key passages that you found interesting in the Unit Two notes.
Why did you find the passages meaningful? Finally, write at least one possible research question related
to the Unit Two topics that you find important. You do not have to answer the question. Write at least 250
words.
OR
Key Images. Find two images related to notes about the cultures expressed. Post them here.
Please state why you picked these images. Finally, write at least one possible research
question related to the Unit Two topics that you find important. You do not have to answer the
question. Write at least 250 words. OR Complete the Trade or Sacrifice Gaming/ Simulation Activity and write your Character Simulation Reaction. Use the researched information found from the UCO database as suggested above as part of your character simulation. Write at least 250 words. Background. In the fifteen century, Chinese Captain, Cheng Ho (1371-­‐1433), a Muslim, traveled the world, Africa, Middle East with some 300 ships, containing some 30,000 men. Imagine if he somehow made it to America before Columbus and encountered Latin American royalty. He would know Islamic and Chinese rhetoric. 13 History of Rhetoric to 1700: Dr. Wayne Stein He sends a Muslim woman warrior with a small group of men carrying treasures in the hopes of bartering for goods. They encounter an Aztec Woman Leader who calls herself Itxpapalotl, the Obsidian Butterfly. Night of Judgment. Itxpapatotl welcomes them but warns them that they are in danger. Many who follow her fear them as inferior demons. If she is not convinced, she will imprison them and fight against the invaders. The Muslim woman has to use her persuasive skills to persuade them that they come from a very old culture with a lot of wisdom. An old shamanese, Sun Lady, argues that Asian culture is inferior and to sacrifice them to the gods. Resolution What is the resolution according to Itxpapalotl? Works Cited. You must provide at least one source about Asian and /or Pre-­‐Colombian rhetoric here from the UCO database. 5) Reflective Reaction The rhetoric of Asia before 1700. Using one database source!
First, research Asian rhetoric via the UCO databases. Be prepared to provide at least one passage
demonstrating a meaning of the rhetoric. Find the citation information. Place in the Work Cited section at
the end. Be prepared to quote from key passages that you found interesting in the essay you found.
You must have at least one passage. Come up with some sort of definition of rhetoric in Asia. Write at
least 250 words.
OR Complete your Martyr or National Hero Gaming / Simulation Activity and write your Character Simulation Reaction. Use the researched information found from the UCO database as suggested above as part of your character simulation. Write at least 250 words. Background. In the 1700s, Hasekura Tsunaga (1571–1622), a samurai visited the Pope and became Franscisco Filipe Faxicura. When he return to Japan via Mexico, crossing the continent of North America. While crossing the continent, he meets Juana Ines de la Cruz and learns that in Japan, Christians are being killed. He is prepared to die. Dark Night of the Soul. She argues that he should stay and live in New Spain. He does not think that she is very wise. He is not used to talking to a female as an equal. He starts to question her opinion or opionions of women in general. She says women have the right to an education. Also at the meeting is a messager, Abe, from his daiyo Date Masamunene. The messenger, Abe, warns that he must be prepared to give up his Christianity or die. We have an encounter between American and Japanese rhetorics. Resolution Does he stay or go to Japan? If he stays, what happens to him? If he returns to Japan, what is the resolution according to his daiyo, Date? Research about Date. Works Cited. You must provide at least one source about Asian and /or American rhetoric here from the UCO database. ________________________________________________________________________________
14 History of Rhetoric to 1700: Dr. Wayne Stein Overview Checklist ● Transformational Learning outcomes: discipline knowledge; leadership; problems solving
(research, scholarly and creative activities); service learning and civic engagement; global and
cultural competencies; and health and wellness.
Understanding Course Notes: Discipline Knowledge ● Chinese Rhetoric; Vajrayana and Mahayana Buddhism; Confucianism, Society, and Family;
Taoism and Duality
● Rhetoric of Americas; Aztec and Incas; Juana Inés de la Cruz (1651-1895).
UNIT THREE: Presocratic and Greek Rhetoric Transformational Learning Objectives ● Discipline knowledge; leadership; problems solving (research, scholarly and creative
activities); service learning and civic engagement; global and cultural competencies; and
health and wellness.
Finish up on all Reflective Reactions.
Unit 3: ● Sophistic Rhetoric: Gorgias and Isocrates
● Origins of Western Rhetoric: Socrates and Plato and Aristotle
6) Reflective Reaction. Quote from key passages that you found interesting in the Unit Three notes.
Why did you find the passages meaningful? Finally, write at least one possible research question related
to the Unit Three topics that you find important. You do not have to have the answer. Write at least 250
words.
OR
Key Images. Find two images related to notes about the cultures expressed. Post them here.
Please state why you picked these images. Finally, write at least one possible research
question related to the Unit Three topics that you find important. You do not have to have the
answer. Write at least 250 words.
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7) Reflective Reaction. Greek vs Chinese Culture and Rhetoric Before 1700.
First, research Greek and/or Chinese rhetoric before 1700 via the UCO databases. Be prepared to provide at least one passage demonstrating a meaning of the rhetoric. Find the citation information. Place in the Work Cited section at the end. Be prepared to quote from key passages that you found interesting in the essay you found. You must have at least one passage. Come up with a definition of rhetoric. Write at least 250 words. OR 15 History of Rhetoric to 1700: Dr. Wayne Stein Complete the Trade or Fight Gaming /Simulation Activity and write your Character Simulation Reaction. Use the researched information found from the UCO database as suggested above as part of your character simulation. Write at least 250 words. Background. Greek soldiers were left behind after the death of Alexander the Great. Remember Aristotle was Alexander the Great’s teacher of rhetoric. Some legends have their descendant fighting against the Mongols or Chinese, whoever hired them. Moment of Judgment. Imagine the famous swordswoman, Lady of Yue, (about BCE 496), encountering strange looking men with beards in the Chinese marketplace. They act like traders, but she can spot warriors easily. Indeed, she welcomes them to her house for tea. They do not know she is a warrior / leader about to become the most powerful woman in Asia. However, she could use allies, but she does not trust these “white” warriors. She talks to Heron, the leader. They both sense something is special about each other. Both show their command of Chinese and Greek rhetoric. The “white” warriors have maintained an understanding of Greek knowledge, rhetoric, and military strategies. Some say the Greek descendants are in Afghanistan, still alive, still fighting today. Lady of Yue must decide to trust or not trust these men. Resolution What is the resolution ? What does the Lady of Yue decide? Does she hire them to help her become a powerful leader? Does she let them go? Or does she just trade with them? Works Cited. You must provide at least one source about Asian and /or Greek rhetoric here from the UCO database. __________________________________________________________________________
Overview Checklist ● Transformational Learning outcomes: discipline knowledge; leadership; problems solving
(research, scholarly and creative activities); service learning and civic engagement; global and
cultural competencies; and health and wellness.
Understanding Course Notes: Discipline Knowledge ● Sophistic Rhetoric: Gorgias and Isocrates
● Origins of Western Rhetoric: Socrates and Plato and Aristotle
UNIT FOUR: Roman Rhetoric Transformational Learning Objectives ● Discipline knowledge; leadership; problems solving (research, scholarly and creative activities);
service learning and civic engagement; global and cultural competencies; and health and wellness.
16 History of Rhetoric to 1700: Dr. Wayne Stein Unit 4: ● The Rise of Rome and Rhetoric; Cicero and the Five Cannons of Rhetoric; Quintilian and
Institutio Oratioria.
● Other Cultures: Ancient Celtic Culture; and the Rise of Islam and Rhetoric.
● Europe: Petrus Ramus and Francis Bacon; Enlightenment Rhetoric and the Rise of Science.
8) Reflective Reaction. Quote from key passages that you found interesting in Unit Four notes. Why
did you find the passages meaningful? Finally, write at least one possible research question related to the
Unit Four topics that you find important. You do not have to answer the question. Write at least 250
words.
OR
Key Images. Find two images related to notes about the cultures expressed. Post them here.
Please state why you picked these images. Finally, write at least one possible research
question related to the Unit Four topics that you find important. You do not have to have the
answer. Write at least 250 words.
9) Reflective Reaction. Celtic and / Roman Rhetoric’s before 1700. First, research Celtic and /or Roman rhetoric before 1700 via the UCO databases. Be prepared to provide at least one passage demonstrating a meaning of the rhetoric. Find the citation information. Place in the Work Cited section at the end. Be prepared to quote from key passages that you found interesting in the essay you found. You must have at least one passage. Write at least 250 words. OR
Complete the Freedom or Death Gaming / Simulation Activity and write a Character Simulation Reaction. Use that information found from the UCO database above as part of your character simulation. Write at least 250 words. Background. Ancient Celtic Queen Boudice (around AD 60), warrior queen, fought against
Rome. She invokes Andraste, a Celtic war goddess, to support her. However, she has fallen in love with a handsome Roman soldier, Laurentius. She allowed him to escape because he had saved her life once. Fire of Judgment. However, he is captured, and they are about to burn him to death. She allows him to defend himself. He talks about the powers of the Roman Empire and why they should give up. He knows a lot about Roman Rhetoric and shares this. A Celtic Shamaness, Druantia, argues for his death and about Celtic rhetoric. The oral debate begins. Resolution Queen Boudice must decide whether Laurentius lives or dies. What does she say against or for him? Works Cited. You must provide at least one source about Roman and /or Celtic rhetoric here from the UCO database. 17 History of Rhetoric to 1700: Dr. Wayne Stein 10) Reflective Reaction. Islam vs Roman Rhetoric before 1700. First, research Islamic and /or Roman rhetoric before 1700 via the UCO databases. Be prepared to provide at least one passage demonstrating a meaning of the rhetoric. Find the citation information. Place in the Work Cited section at the end. Be prepared to quote from key passages that you found interesting in the essay you found. You must come up with some sort of definition of rhetoric. Write at least 250 words.
OR
Complete the Fight or Die Gaming /Simulation Activity and write a Character Simulation Reaction. Use that information from the UCO database above as part of your character simulation. Write at least 250 words. Background. Khawlah bint al-­‐Azwar (‫ ﺥخﻭوﻝلﺓة‬ ‫ ﺏبﻥنﺕت‬ ‫ﺍاﻝلﺃأﺯزﻭوﺭر‬,) converted to Islam during the first years of its existence. Khawlah was a Muslim Arab woman warrior who fought against the Eastern Roman Empire in what is now called Syria and Jordan. Initially, she dressed as a man, but her heroics and intelligence allowed her to openly become a brave female leader fighting against the invaders. However, she was captured along with other women warriors and was placed in the tent the Roman commander, Fabius, for his amusement. Night of Judgment. Confidently, Fabius challenges her to save herself from being raped. She must show she is worthy as an oral duel begins. Khawlah is has learned much about the new religion and rhetoric of Islam while Fabius is very familiar with powers of Roman rhetoric. Resolution. What is the resolution according to his Fabius? Does he conced or rape Khawlah? Or does she manage to fight Fabius and escape? What happens? Works Cited. You must provide at least one source about Islamic and /or Roman rhetoric here from the UCO database. __________________________________________________________________
Overview Checklist ● Transformational Learning outcomes: discipline knowledge; leadership; problems solving (research,
scholarly and creative activities); service learning and civic engagement; global and cultural
competencies; and health and wellness.
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Understanding Course Notes: Discipline Knowledge ● The Rise of Rome and Rhetoric; Cicero and the Five Cannons of Rhetoric; Quintilian and Institutio
Oratioria.
● Other Cultures: Ancient Celtic Culture; and the Rise of Islam and Rhetoric.
● Europe: Petrus Ramus and Francis Bacon; Enlightenment Rhetoric and the Rise of Science.
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History of Rhetoric to 1700 Wayne Stein, Ph.D. English Dept
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