Author Archive for Kristen Phipps

Education and Technology

I found the arguments put forth in Anson’s article, “Distant Voices” intriguing, however, I wonder how much of it is driven by fear of change and the loss of the “academic institution”.  I have experienced almost every form of education…

Writing as a Mode of Learning

Janet Emig’s article, “Writing as a Mode of Learning” described the ways in which she considered writing to be a unique form of learning compared to other modes of talking, listening, and reading.  She categorized writing into two categories.  Writing…

Midterm B-2

Set B-1: Looking at Western, Indian and Chinese classical theories, we can see both similarities and differences. Is it possible to really understand the rhetorical tradition of another culture? Explain why or why not, based on the arguments of Ezzaher…

Midterm A-1

Set A-1:  The relationship between the study of rhetoric and the development of virtue or an ethical sense has been debated since classical times.  Discuss how views of this relationship have changed over time, or compare the issue across the…