ENGL 6166: Rhetorical Theory

Syllabus
Major Assignments
Access to Moodle

Welcome to the Class

Tonight we will get to know each other and find out the course goals and requirements. I will go over the syllabus first, which will only be located online. I have been told by the University to conserve resources, so I will not print or photocopy anything for this class. We will use the Web and Moodle to communicate course material.

After we go over the syllabus, I'll highlight some important dates and assignments to come. Then, we'll get to know our classmates.

Your Story

I want us to get to know one another briefly tonight. Usually, I pair you up with a neighbor and have you answer the following questions, but, tonight, talk in groups of 2 or 3 for 15 min, and then each of you will report back to class about yourself.

• Name
• Year (don't put 2013--academic standing)
• Major/Minor
• Hometown(s)
• Job/Future Job
• Favorite Book
• Favorite TV Show
• Favorite Movie (good movies can be found here)
• What do you expect in ENGL 6166?
  • Do not say an 'A'.
  • What do you want to know about Rhetorical Theory?
  • What are you educational plans?

Freewrite on "Rhetoric"

What is rhetoric? For the next 5 min, please freewrite. Consider popular and academic definitions you've encountered. There's no right or wrong here.