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Hocbigg - Rhetoric |
Path to a free self-taught education in Rhetoric! |
The Rhetoric curriculum is a complete education in Rhetoric using online materials.
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- FOUNDATIONS OF RHETORIC
- ARGUMENTATION & LOGIC FOR RHETORIC
- CLASSICAL RHETORIC & CORE CONCEPTS
- STYLE, DELIVERY, AND COMPOSITION
Start with these four sections in this exact order to develop a clear, connected understanding of rhetoric's essentials:
- Foundations of Rhetoric – Begin here to learn the basic building blocks.
- Argumentation & Logic for Rhetoric – Move to this next to understand how arguments are constructed and evaluated.
- Classical Rhetoric & Core Concepts – Follow with this to connect historical roots to modern use.
- Style, Delivery, and Composition – Finish the core here to practice putting ideas into effective writing and speaking.
| Subject | Resources |
|---|---|
| 1. What Is Rhetoric? | - A Short History of Rhetorical Theory - Rhetoric: The Art of Persuasive Writing and Public Speaking |
| 2. The Rhetorical Situation | - Lloyd Bitzer, "The Rhetorical Situation" - Classical Rhetoric and Modern Political Discourse |
| 3. Audience, Purpose, and Context | - Informed Arguments: A Guide to Writing and Research - Writing II: Rhetorical Composing |
| Subject | Resources |
|---|---|
| 4. Claims, Reasons, and Evidence | - Informed Arguments: A Guide to Writing and Research - Argumentation and Communication |
| 5. Toulmin Model & Informal Logic | - The Uses of Argument (updated edition excerpts and info) - Argumentation and Communication |
| 6. Fallacies, Bias, and Ethical Argument | - Logical Fallacies - Rhetoric: The Art of Persuasive Writing and Public Speaking |
| Subject | Resources |
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| 7. Greek Foundations | - Aristotle, Rhetoric - Classical Rhetoric and Modern Political Discourse |
| 8. Roman Rhetoric & Education | - Classical Rhetoric and Modern Political Discourse |
| 9. The Five Canons & Stasis Theory | - Classical Rhetoric for the Modern Student - Stasis Theory |
| Subject | Resources |
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| 10. Style and Clarity | - Style: Lessons in Clarity and Grace - Classical Rhetoric and Modern Political Discourse |
| 11. Delivery, Voice, and Presence | - Public Speaking (Yale Open Courses) |
| 12. Writing as Rhetorical Practice | - Writing Without Teachers - Writing II: Rhetorical Composing |