1.      Programme

The general theme for the course is rhetoric according to Aristotle, with the objective of developing a critical sense of language and oral and written production that is informative and persuasive. The programme includes theory on rhetoric and historical and fictional speeches to ensure a variety of exposure to different techniques and examples of rhetoric, and promote familiarization with speech writing technique. Some of this work is done independently and students can choose an area of study. The programme also includes incremental exercises to develop skills to write and deliver a speech in public in a persuasive manner.

2.      Evaluation

               Speaking 1: Reading an existing speech (Instructions in section 13.8)

 Speaking and Rewriting: Extensive re-write adapting a speech (Instructions on section 13.8) and Reading re-written speech (Instructions in section 13.8)

               Grammar test: Proficiency level grammar

               Writing 2: Writing an original speech (Instruction on section 13.8)

               Speaking 2: Delivering original speech

               Participation & pop quizzes: Participation in class, in debates, and generally; surprise short tests during the semester