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Class number:
3264
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Title: American Oratory |
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Department: First Year Sem & Colloq |
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Career: Undergraduate |
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Component: Seminar |
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Session: Regular |
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Instructor's Permission Required: Yes |
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Grading Basis: Graded |
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Units: 1.00 |
| Enrollment limited to 15 |
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Current enrollment: 15 |
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Available seats: 0 |
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Start date: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 |
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End date: Thursday, December 21, 2023 |
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Mode of Instruction: In Person |
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Schedule: TR: 1:30PM-2:45PM, LIB - B02 |
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Instructor(s): Frymire, Erin |
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Prerequisite(s): Only first-year students are eligible to enroll in this class. |
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Distribution Requirement: Meets FirstYr Seminar Requirement |
Course Description:
From FDR’s “fear itself” to King’s “I have a dream” to Reagan’s “tear down this wall”, lines from great speeches resonate long after their delivery. They have become a powerful part of the American public consciousness. In this seminar, we will develop rhetorical analysis skills to interpret the work of 20th century American orators. We will study speeches from across the political spectrum on a variety of topics to understand what makes a speech effective. We will apply these insights to constructing and performing our own speeches. In writing workshops and activities on body language and elocution, we will work toward composing and delivering an effective speech. Part rhetorical theory, part public speaking, this course will be an interactive and collaborative exploration of American oratory. |