Joel Manfredi English 5870 Dr. De Vries If there was ever a reading that went way over my head this semester, this one was it. I was pretty much confused the entire time that I read it…
English 5870
Rubber Room- Watch Out! From “This American Life”
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Hi All, Here is the link to the podcast from “This American Life” in which they tell you what they do with teachers who misbehave in New York City. Take care, Faye http://www.thisamericanlife.org/Radio_Episode.aspx?sched=1286
English 5001
Mid-Term Response
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Mike Calou Mid-term Question Set A: 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…
English 5001
Rhetoric as a means of solidifying communities
by Kristen Phipps • • 0 Comments
In Burke’s A Rhetoric of Motives, I was struck by his pairing rhetoric with the control of society and communities. When I thought about that concept it seemed completely logical, however, I had never given such a connotation to rhetoric…
English 5001
Burke
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“A Grammar of Motives” Burke is confusing to me. I did not quite understand the pentad. I am thinking that when presented with a philosophy, a problem, or a question, it is necessary to look at the origin of the…
English 5870
5870: possible questions for the mid-term
by Kim De Vries • • 7 Comments
Hello all. In class this week Adam suggested that everyone could propose questions for the mid-term and I could choose some for the actual exam. I think that’s a great idea, so please add comments with proposed questions. Guidelines: Each…