Writing Samples

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The kinds of argument treated in the classical rhetoric were two: the enthymeme, or rhetorical syllogism; and the rhetorical in- duction or example.English 259 draft

Week 1: Intro to course / in class: what are your definitions of argument, persuasion, rhetoric?

Week 2:

     T: Ch. 1 -- criticism/analysis

     R: Readings analysis: identify purpose, occasions, kinds, and appeals in readings.

Week 3:

    T: Ch. 2, Pathos; Ch. 3, Ethos; Ch. 4, Logos

    R: Identify each in readings

Week 4:

    T: Ch. 5, Rhetorical Analysis // maybe add in Foss

    R: Do rhetorical analysis of a reading?

Week 5:

    T: Ch. 6 -- Academic arguments // maybe add Harris (lecture or reading)

    R: breakdown reading in terms of Harris