Rhetoric

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Institute of Pedagogical and Psychological Studies

Synopsis:

Rhetoric provides an insight into rhetorical skills, voice & breath management, understandable articulation/pronunciation, speech speed and phrasing. The curriculum includes verbal communication practise based on pre-prepared and impromptu presentations, methods of developing rhetorical skills, target audience identification, preparation and types of speeches and language creativity. The course lays the foundations for effective communication training that is then followed up in Social Psychology-related courses.

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The goal of Rhetoric is to develop lecture-generated knowledge and skills as a hands-on experience, i.e. analyse strengths and weaknesses in students' rhetorical skills and individually develop the art of sophisticated communication.

Study materials:

Allhoff, D. W., Allhoff, W. Rétorika a komunikace. Praha: Grada, 2008.

Holasová, T. Rétorika pro techniky. Praha: ČVUT, 2004.

Pease, A., Pease, B. Řeč těla. Praha: Portál, 2008.

Rosenberg, M. B. Nenásilná komunikace. Praha: Portál, 2008.

Špačková, A.: Moderní rétorika. Praha, Grada 2006.

Termann, S.: Umění přesvědčit a vyjednat. Praha, Grada 2002.

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No time-table has been prepared for this course

The course is a part of the following study plans:

• B-EK-prez.forma od 10/11 (compulsory elective course)
• B-EK-prez.forma od 11/12 (compulsory elective course)
• B-EK-prez.forma od 12/13 (compulsory elective course)
• B-EK-prez.forma od 13/14 (compulsory elective course)
• B-EK-prez.forma od 14/15 (compulsory elective course)