Course Description + Iowa Description
How old is rhetoric?
What is: older than my grandma and also brand new?
How many excused absences (no questions asked) do you have?
The only graded participation requirement?
What is a weekly reflection?
What are the major assignments?
MWA1: Rhetorical Analysis 15%
MSA1: Pre-Research Speech 10%
MWA2: Synthesis (Research Paper) 20%
MSA2: Advocacy (Research Speech) 20%
Drafts, in-class assignments, take-home assignments 15%
Participation 20%
Who is a rhetor?
What is: You. Everyone. Even nature.
How are tardies and absences related?
If your tardies are egregious then they may be considered an absence.
What types of discussion will we engage in?
Sometimes we will engage in debate, but we will do so with dignity and respect.
What is Iowa's State Ranking according to US news?
6th!
Why is Iowa so humid?
What is: Corn sweat (and also the soy beans)
When is late work accepted?
In what ways can ChatGPT be used?
You can use it in your process of writing, but not to create your results. You should be the author of your paper.
In what color do minor assignments show up in within the schedule?
Blue
How have you practiced rhetoric today?
What is: "Today, you have practiced the art of rhetoric in your clothes, in the positionality of your body, or in the way you persuaded yourself to get out of bed and get to class."
In Iowa what are horses not allowed to do?
What is: "Marshalltown: Horses are not allowed to eat fire hydrants. This law was updated in 1937 to include a ban on animals biting, eating, tying to, or damaging fire hydrants, telephone poles, streetlights, and trees."
What is the final day to switch rhetoric sections?
The first Friday, but it is not advised, and there are caps so it is not easy. (and I would be sad)
How long should it take me to get you feedback on major assigments?
14 days
What are two things that you will be able to do by the end of the course?
When should you use devices or tech in class?
When it is part of the activity. Please bring them for this purpose.
General elections - Nov. 5