ZURb1225 Rhetoric and public speech

Faculty of Social Studies
Spring 2021
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Radovan Plášek (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. et Mgr. Kateřina Kirkosová, Ph.D.
Department of Media Studies and Journalism – Faculty of Social Studies
Contact Person: Ing. Bc. Pavlína Brabcová
Supplier department: Department of Media Studies and Journalism – Faculty of Social Studies
Timetable
Tue 14:00–15:40 AVC
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 20 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/20, only registered: 0/20
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to introduce students to the concepts of communication and basic communication functions. To orient them in the history of rhetoric (from ancient origins, Christian Middle Ages, Renaissance, to the opinions of 19th century authors) and to familiarize them with the forms of contemporary rhetorical and communicative practices. To characterize concepts as speaker personality, vocabulary genres, phases of the speech process, and the culture of spoken speech, with an emphasis on the speaker's relation to the audience. In the practical part (seminar), the course builds the confidence of communicators - in the simulation of interactive communication exchanges, including orientation in manipulation techniques. The course overlaps with the field of psychology and sociology in relation to media. The complexity of the course is based on the requirements of the application sphere, as elaborated in the market analysis.
Learning outcomes
Good knowledge of the forms of contemporary rhetorical and communicative practice in connection with the historical development of speech. In the practical part, ability to communicate and listen, with the knowledge of communication/speech models. Ability to recognize communication uncomfortable, or disturbed. Ability to recognize false cognitive elements that distort communication, as well as ability to recognize manipulative communication. Generally, ability to handle stress communication situations, to lead a quality dialogue in a consciously chosen communication style. Ability to create a form of public speaking or presentation with a focus on audience characteristics.
Syllabus
  • Topic I. To the History of Rhetoric. Rhetoric in Antiquity; Sophists, Protagoras. Aristotle - Rhetoric, argument, premise, sylogism). Hellenistic Period, Plato - Dialogues of Beauty, Gorgias. Ancient Rome (Cicero - Rhetoric for Herrenia, About the Speaker, Caesar, Seneca - More Letters to Lucille, Tacitus-Dialog on Speakers, Quintilianus - Fundamentals of Rhetoric). Stoikové, Marcus Aurelius - vocal lines. Specific features of Christian rhetoric (the role of universities). Augustinius. Preacher's rhetoric (Hus, Milíč from Kroměříž). Renaissance (the transformation of genres). Erasmus Rotterdam - Praise of Crazy, Confidential Calls. Luther. Comenius - Report and teachings about preaching. Balbín. Rhetorics 17.-19. century; philosophers of the 19th century and rhetoric. Schopenhauer - Eristic dialectics, or know how to get right in every debate; Hegel (synthesis, thesis x antithesis); Descartes - Debate on the Method. Link of history for modern rhetoric. Transaction Model, Eric Berne (Transactional Analysis - What We Will Do When We Greet, How People Play). Topic II. (suitable for seminars). Speaker personality. Typology of the speaker. Communication skills. Design elements of the communication situation. Basic communication functions. Communication context. Basic communication means. Speech, language. Forms of nonverbal communication. Principles of functional communication exchange. Context modalities. Effective communication (choice of communication style). Principles of functional communication exchange. Communication barriers. The forms of interpersonal communication (types of interviews classification). Forms of interpersonal communication. Interview as a form of communication exchange. Forms of contemporary vocal performances, classification of rhetorical genres. Presentation Factors. Preparation of presentation; dynamics and presentation structure; content and presentation form. Dialog structures; relationship aspects of dialogue (Active Listening). Characteristics of specific dialogical genres (discussion, ie forms of discussion: free discussion, guided discussion, panel discussion - in connection with the formulation of an opinion in the discussion.) Discussion. Rules of motivated work with linguistic means (onomatological, syntactic, modulation procedure). Characteristics of speech resources. Tropics. Specific rhetorical means. Speaking figures; characteristics. Non-fictional means of speech. Specific vocabulary, classification. (Anafora, epiforus, polyptoton, tautology, pleonasm, chiasmus, oppositional constructions.) Dramatizing vocabulary (gradation, chaining). Emphasis-specific speakers (excuses, apostrophes, rhetorical question). Aesthetic rhetoric means (epitheton, euphemism, oxymoron, periphrases). Culture of spoken speech. Individual phases of the rhetorical process. Public speaking, speaker performance, presentation. Audience and speaker.
Literature
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  • Jirák, J.: Antologie komentovaných textů z dějin rétorické praxe. UK, Praha 1989.
  • ŽANTOVSKÁ, Irena. Rétorika a komunikace. První vydání. Praha: Dokořán, 2015, 287 stran. ISBN 9788073637125. info
  • BEDNÁŘ, Vojtěch. Mediální komunikace pro management. Vyd. 1. Praha: Grada Publishing, 2011, 153 s. ISBN 9788024736297. URL info
  • ŠPAČKOVÁ, Alena. Umění dialogu : jak si s lidmi opravdu porozumět. 1. vyd. Praha: Grada Publishing, 2011, 196 s. ISBN 9788024738109. URL info
  • KŘIVOHLAVÝ, Jaro. Povídej - naslouchám. 2. přeprac. vyd., v KNA 1. Kostelní Vydří: Karmelitánské nakladatelství, 2010, 135 s. ISBN 9788071954057. info
  • KRAUS, Jiří. Jazyk v proměnách komunikačních médií. Vydání první. Praha: Karolinum, 2008, 172 stran. ISBN 9788024615783. info
  • PLAŇAVA, Ivo. Průvodce mezilidskou komunikací : přístupy - dovednosti - poruchy. Vyd. 1. Praha: Grada, 2005, 146 s. ISBN 8024708582. info
  • REIFOVÁ, Irena. Slovník mediální komunikace. Vyd. 1. Praha: Portál, 2004, 327 s. ISBN 8071789267. info
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  • MISTRÍK, Jozef. Variácie reči. Vyd. 1. V Bratislave: Smena, 1988, 159 p. info
  • HŮRKOVÁ-NOVOTNÁ, Jiřina and Hana MAKOVIČKOVÁ. Základy jevištní mluvy 2. 1. vyd. Praha: SPN, 1986, 283 s. info
  • HOLMAN, Jaroslav. Moderní rétorika. Vyd. 1. Praha: Státní pedagogické nakladatelství, 1983, 197 s. info
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Teaching methods
Lectures, seminars. Simulated practical learning by doing. Project oriented learning. Developing teamwork. Games principle.
Assessment methods
Active participation in lessons: a) a maximum of two unexcused absences, b) two prepared and realized rhetorical outputs in front of others, c) submission of two written assignments, d) active participation in activities, including homework
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2020, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.
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