Team Ayeee Lesson Plan

Objective: To engage in in-depth discussions about Enlightenment rhetoricians, their historical and contemporary contributions, and impact to various aspects of rhetoric during and beyond their era

Readings

• Campbell, Philosophy of Rhetoric, X  (PDF) & Philosophy of Rhetoric, VII
• Blair, Lectures on Rhetoric and Belle Lettres, XXXI
• Bain, English Composition & Rhetoric
• Hill, Principles of Rhetoric

Discussion (1 hour and 30 min.)

Overview and background of rhetoricians

Breakdown of rhetorical principles/faculties

Connections of Enlightenment rhetoricians to Ancient rhetoricians

Impact on rhetorical principles and discourse in 21^st century

-Digital spaces

-Academic spaces

-Social/political spaces

-Others

Activity (25-35 min.)

Examination of rhetoric in current media/art

–Migos video

-“Fantasia Smashes Impromptu Performance of “Lose to Win” at Love Jones Album Release Party” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgkdKx8l-vk)

Reflection exercise

Wrap-up/Questions (5-10 min.)