Rhetoric, semiotics and linguistics

Course: Cultural Studies 2020

Structural unit: Faculty of Philosophy

Title
Rhetoric, semiotics and linguistics
Code
ДВС.3.03.01
Module type
Вибіркова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
First
Year of study when the component is delivered
2023/2024
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
7 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
6
Learning outcomes
1 Have the skills of critical thinking, express their own thoughts in an understandable way, and make their arguments. 2 Analyze, comment on, summarize, scientific and analytical texts of a cultural nature. 3 Create logically and structurally organized texts on cultural studies, in accordance with the specialization. 4 Know and understand theoretical approaches to the definition of culture, its manifestations and forms of existence 8 Interpret cultural sources (material, printed, visual, artistic) using special literature and certain methods, reasonably present conclusions about their content. 14 Hold a public discussion and maintain a dialogue on Ukrainian culture with specialists and non-specialists.
Form of study
Full-time form
Prerequisites and co-requisites
а. Before starting this course, students should know the main stages and characteristics of the historical and cultural process; basic general scientific theories and research methods; laws of logic and basic requirements for correct thinking; the main works of classical Ukrainian and foreign literature literature and foreign literature; general ideas about the specifics of the humanities and philosophy; the specifics of philosophical and cultural problems in their relation to science, religion, art as forms of the spiritual life of mankind; the principles of critical understanding of humanitarian epistemology and the main options for solving cultural problems;
Course content
The essence and goals of rhetoric as a science. Specificity of the rhetorical approach in the study of communication practice. Persuasion as a basic category of rhetoric. modes of persuasion. The concept of "will to power". "Rhetorical culture" and its importance in the development of society. Forms (formats) of speech communication. The main genres of oratory speeches. Independent work (essay) Part 2. The main sections of rhetoric Sections of classical rhetoric. The basic principles of of invective as a section of rhetoric. Basic principles of disposition as a section of rhetoric. Basic principles of elocution as a section of rhetoric. Basic principles of memorial as a section of rhetoric. Basic principles of action as a section of rhetoric. Relaxation. Independent work (speech) Part 3. Modern communication technologies Specificity of NHL and PR as modern communication technologies. SEMIOTICS AND LINGUISTICS Introduction. The importance of linguistics and semiotics for the knowledge of culture Formation of the subject of linguistics and semiotics The emergence of structuralism Establishment of poststructuralism Structuralism and poststructuralism in the humanities Individual independent work (note-taking) Final philosophical essay
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
7. Perelman Ch. The New Rhetoric: A Treatice on Argumentation / Ch. Perelman, L. Olbrechts-Tyteca. – London : University of Notre Dame Press, 1969. – 566 p. 8. Boardman F. Logic and Contemporary Rhetoric: The Use of Reason in Everyday Life / F. Boardman, N. Cavender, H. Kahane // Cengage Learning. – 2017. – 429 p.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures, seminars, self-study
Assessment methods and criteria
Semester work Min - 48 points Max - 80 points Rhetoric Audit work: oral report at the seminar, additions, participation in discussions "4" x 6 = 24 "6" x 6 = 36 Independent work (writing an essay) "4" x 3 = 12 "8" x 3 = 24 Independent work (speech) Preparation of a persuasive speech "12" x 1 = 12 "20" x 1 = 20 Semiotics and linguistics Audit work: Oral report at the lecture "1" x 8 = 8 "2" x 8 = 16 Supplement "1" x 8 = 8 Summary of primary sources "4" x 6 = 24 "4" x 9 = 36 Philosophical essay "16" x 1 = 16 "24" x 1 = 24 The final control paper "12" x 1 = 12 "20" x 1 = 20 Total semester grade 60 100
Language of instruction
Ukrainian

Lecturers

This discipline is taught by the following teachers

Vitaly Yuryovych Krikun
Department of Logic
Faculty of Philosophy
Volodymyr Volodymyrovytch Prykhodko
Department of Theoretical and Practical Philosophy
Faculty of Philosophy

Departments

The following departments are involved in teaching the above discipline

Department of Logic
Faculty of Philosophy
Department of Theoretical and Practical Philosophy
Faculty of Philosophy