Up to this point, I have really enjoyed this class. It is not what I expected it to be, and I defiantly enjoy the conversations we have as a group. I really enjoy our classroom dynamic, in that we are able to discuss controversial topics with an open mind and everyone seems comfortable speaking to one another. I think this class gives us an opportunity to learn about language, rhetoric, and composition in a variety of different ways that other traditional English classes don’t allow. So far, I thin kthe most interesting thing we have discussed is the Cannibalism issue and the idea that all humans are born with the “selfish” gene.
The issue of persuasion in our everyday conversations is also really interesting. Its something we do everyday, but yet never really realize that we are doing it. I think its very interesting that after our persuasion lecture, I have begun to catch myself thinking about it in my everyday conversations. I feel like this class has been, and is going to be, very helpful in my future and potentially in my future classroom. Our discussions have begun to make me think of things in a different way and to look outside the box.
I feel like it is really important for everyone to have a clear concept and understanding of rhetoric. If this is achieved, I think that it could change the composition classroom in a positive way.
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I totally agree with you about the class. I find it to be very interesting. My favorite thesis I liked was Persuasion and how language is a big part of that. I also, found cannibalisim very shocking because I bet at some point if we really wanted to survive we will eat somone. lol....who knows? None of my classes are like this one, and I enjoy going to the class to learn about a topic I hardly know about.
ReplyDeleteI share your sentiments about our english class. I like the way the ideas and discussions are introduced through the use of a clear-cut thesis. The subject of cannibalism really seems to have caught all of our attention. Good tactics by our instructor to grab our focus and hopefully keep it throughout what always seems like a looong spring semester ( I think it's because there is no football )
ReplyDeleteNice post. I am curious about how you think rhetoric can positively impact composition...
ReplyDeleteI agree about the class, I think it's been really interesting so far. I don't usually speak up in classes too much but the topics of conversation are pretty interesting.
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