Rethoric in Speech, Texts and Images, 6 credits (TNKA10)

Main field of study

Graphical Design and Communication

Course level

First cycle

Advancement level

G1X

Course offered for

• Graphic Design and Communication, Bachelor's Programme
• Media Technology and Engineering, M Sc in Engineering
• Communication and Transportation Engineering, M Sc in Engineering
• Electronics Design Engineering, M Sc in Engineering

Intended learning outcomes

After completing the course, the participants should:

• be able to apply knowledge of the rethoric of written text and images and analyse the role of rethoric in a case scenario.
• have achieved skills, to present a statement orally to an audience and other specified conditions
• describe different image media´s visual rethoric
• know how to orally present and motivate a chosen form of visual rethoric

Course content

The basic knowledge of oral communication in different forms, with special attention to pitch and rethoric analysis. Different perspectives (for example gender) are discussed based on cases and given situations. Seminars are held where the students analyze and give feedback on each other´s oral presentations and work as a result of an individual assignment. 

Teaching and working methods

During the first part of the course, the course consists of weekly themes through lectures, seminars, group work and assignments. During the second part of the course, the main work is conducted through a group project. Lectures, seminars, individual work and group work

Examination

UPG1	Oral Presentations and Written Evaluation	U, G	3 credits
UPG2	Seminars and Written Assignment	U, G	3 credits

Grades

Two grade scale, older version, U, G

Department

Institutionen för kultur och kommunikation

Director of Studies or equivalent

Maria Thunborg

Examiner

Maria Thunborg

Education components

Preliminary scheduled hours: 48 h
Recommended self-study hours: 112 h