RET, Specialeseminar

In this seminar, students gain knowledge of the processes involved in developing an independent academic analysis of rhetorical issues and of the role of rhetorical methods and theories in academic and societal contexts. They learn how to navigate relevant theoretical approaches, interpretations, professional terminology, schools of thought, and viewpoints within the field of their thesis. The seminar supports students in the process of planning and writing their thesis and it runs parallel to individual advising.

Students develop skills in conducting a rhetorical study according to academic standards. This includes delimiting a rhetorical problem area through the use of relevant rhetorical methods and theories and substantiating the results of their analysis by referring to analytical material that has been carefully selected and analyzed.

The seminar also develops students’ competencies to apply rhetorical theories and methods in an independent thesis that addresses a rhetorical issue in a clear and adequate manner. Students practice identifying and locating relevant literature and analytical material in libraries, databases, and relevant handbooks, and they develop the ability to express themselves conceptually and linguistically with precision and consistency, as well as to provide constructive feedback.