Rhetorical Skills Research Articles

Exploration of physics teacher identity through life experience: A case study of science teacher with excellent achievement

This research aims to explore the construction of teacher identity through life experiences. Data were collected from observation, interviews, and document analysis. The subject of this study was TN (a pseudonym), who is a science teacher with an excellent academic background. The results of this research indicate that, from the perspective of discourse identity, TN is a teacher who emphasizes contextual learning and student-centered learning. Based on the perspective of nature identity, kinesthetic learning and her fondness for mathematics have had a major influence on her interest in physics. Meanwhile, from the perspective of affinity identity, family and role models greatly influence TN's beliefs about learning and her decision to have a career as a teacher. From the perspective of institutional identity, formal institutions have a negative impact on the construction of TN’s identities, while informal institutions such as organizations have a positive influence on TN's physics interests and rhetorical skills.

“As if it were home”: an exploratory study of the role of homesickness among migrant entrepreneurs

ABSTRACT A common pattern observed in the psychological literature on migrants is homesickness, yet there is a lack of research examining if this phenomenon has any effect in the entrepreneurship sphere. This study begins to fill this gap with an inductive approach examining the Venezuelan migratory wave in Chile. Methodologically, we conduct an oral history analysis of 18 Venezuelan entrepreneurs’ narratives to explore the reasons they built their entrepreneurial ventures and the mechanisms underlying this process. Based on our findings, we show that homesickness can become an enabler that links entrepreneurs with a (latent unsatisfied) demand by facilitating the entrepreneurial ideation process. This phenomenon occurs because the engagement between individuals is heightened when they experience homesickness. On the one hand, we notice that homesick entrepreneurs enhance three resources that contribute to the entrepreneurial ideation process: (1) rhetorical skills, (2) affective empathy, and (3) adaptive attitude. On the other hand, two features also facilitate interaction from the demand side: (1) customer persona and (2) cohesive community identity. Thus, our results suggest that migrant entrepreneurs gain trusted partners based on shared homesickness. Consequently, a more efficient and effective entrepreneurial ideation process is generated.

Evangelical Rhetoric in College Students’ Writing Practice

This essay investigates the relationship between academic writing and the rhetorical awareness that college students gain from evangelical backgrounds. We interviewed thirty-seven students about their experiences with reading, writing, and debate in religious contexts and how those practices informed their work in first-year writing. Interviews revealed that students observed or practiced rhetorical skills that found parallels in writing courses. Some critiqued evangelical rhetoric, at times because of skills they learned in first-year writing. These findings call for pedagogical practices attuned to the knowledge writers bring from evangelical backgrounds.

Rhetorical Strategies Used by Information Technology Students in In-Class Presentations

Rhetoric plays an important role in helping information technology (IT) professionals communicate their ideas clearly and effectively. By employing rhetorical devices when speaking about technology topics, IT professionals can present logical and convincing arguments, and demonstrate their knowledge and expertise while engaging the audience and making complex technical concepts more accessible for non-experts. This study attempts to understand how IT students construct and develop persuasive arguments by analysing their use of rhetorical strategies in a sample of persuasive presentations delivered in the course “English for IT”. Both corpus analysis and manual analysis were used to identify different types of rhetorical strategies students employed to influence their audiences’ attitudes. The results show that IT students not only created a logical appeal which might be more natural for them but also employed a wide range of rhetorical strategies and devices to establish disciplinary credibility and create a more personal connection with their audience, thus maintaining an appropriate balance of logos, ethos and pathos. The study further recommends systematic and careful rhetorical analysis of ESP (English for specific purposes) students’ spoken language across disciplines and the consequent adaption of learning materials and teaching methods to improve ESP students’ rhetoric skills.

РИТОРИЧНА КОМПЕТЕНТНІСТЬ ФАХІВЦІВ ПРАВООХОРОННОЇ СФЕРИ З ПОЗИЦІЙ ПРОФЕСІОГРАФІЧНОГО ПІДХОДУ

The profession of a law enforcement officer, like most others, is closely related to speeches and performances, since language is the main means of organizing and managing personnel, interacting and organizing the processes of education, resocialization of various categories of persons, including those who are in conflict with law, forming the image of law enforcement specialists in society as a whole. Rhetorical competence enables law enforcement specialists to find and apply certain algorithms of influence on interlocutors, which allows to effectively solve multifaceted and complex professional tasks. Therefore, it is important to research and choose innovative methods of forming rhetorical competence from the perspective of a professiogram approach. The purpose of the research is to investigate the process of formation of rhetorical competence of law enforcement specialists from the perspective of a professiogram approach. The methodology of the research is based on modern educational and scientific approaches to the formation of legal awareness, an active socialdemocratic position on the protection of human rights and freedoms, professional skills of monologue, dialogue and polylogue, various forms of discussion of business problems, etc. The theoretical and methodological basis of the research is general scientific principles: terminological, functional, systemic, cognitive. Conclusions. The conducted research made it possible to single out the main problematic issues related to the choice of effective interactive teaching methods and the assimilation of modern knowledge of business rhetoric, the formation of linguistic and rhetorical skills and abilities, which in further professional activity will significantly influence the effectiveness of solving official tasks. Key words: business qualities of a law enforcement officer, professiogram of a law enforcement officer, professiogram approach, professional activity, rhetorical competence.

A Pragmatic Analysis of Nelson Mandela’s Speech at Harvard University

This article studies Nelson Mandela’s speech at Harvard University to understand his rhetorical skills. In this speech, he talks about how South Africans face disparities and injustice due to their race. He emphasizes the need for reconceptualization and redefining the economic system's precepts, which could benefit all regardless of race, gender, and ethnicity. The speech has been analyzed using Leech’s Maxims of Politeness and Aristotle’s Theory of Persuasion to investigate how rhetorical and politeness strategies have been used. The analysis shows that Mandela used Leech’s Maxims of Politeness as complementary to Aristotle’s strategies of persuasion to achieve desired communicative goals. He uses different strategies of logos and ethos to build a persuasive discourse. Besides, he uses modesty and approbation maxim and humour at the cost of self as the main strategies of politeness. Politeness complements his persuasive appeals and makes them more effective.

‘The freedom of a fair word’: the roots of human rights discourse in Kazakh cultural heritage

ABSTRACT This article examines the roots of freedom of expression and opinion, of the right to a fair trial, and of the freedom to enjoy cultural rights in Kazakh nomadic customary traditions that underlie and give meaning to human rights discourse in contemporary Kazakh society. Based on oral traditions and the perception of fairness of the nomadic Kazakhs, this rich heritage created resilient instruments that are still vital and play a significant role in the judiciary, political discussions, public debates and cultural performances in contemporary Kazakhstan. The evidence indicates that in Kazakh nomadic society a core essence of these freedoms was ‘the freedom of a fair word’, which, combined with outstanding rhetorical skills, functioned as an instrument through which civil, political and cultural rights were ensured; the concept enacted a discourse of commentary and claims-making analogous to norms of human rights. This research provides evidence for how ‘the freedom of a fair word’ was articulated by the general population in the traditional nomadic institutions of the bi, and of the zhyraus and aqyns.

ВАСИЛЬ СУХОМЛИНСЬКИЙ ПРО МИСТЕЦТВО СЛОВА ВЧИТЕЛЯ ТА ПРОБЛЕМИ СУЧАСНОЇ ПЕДАГОГІЧНОЇ КОМУНІКАЦІЇ

The paper analyzes the views of Vasyl Sukhomlynskyi on the living word of the teacher as an important means of upbringing and education, examines the current state of development of pedagogical rhetoric as a field of pedagogical science, as well as possible directions and methods of improving the rhetorical skill of a modern teacher. Sukhomlynskyi developed the issue of pedagogical rhetoric and defined its main principles so deeply that he can be considered one of the founders of the science of pedagogical communication. His increased attention to the living word of the teacher is explained by the peculiarities of the talent, in which the artistic and literary skills, which determined the interest in the expressive possibilities of the word, was happily combined with the analytical abilities of the scientist. He declaratively proclaimed and convincingly argued the importance of pedagogical rhetoric, as well as developed his concept of the teacher's rhetorical skill. The basic requirement for the image of a teacher as a successful rhetorician concerns his high morality and ability to maintain the unity of word and work. Another condition is the high general culture of the teacher, thanks to which he is able to clearly and convincingly formulate thoughts during educational discussions and lessons. Sukhomlynskyi claimed that the teacher’s word acquires brightness, and therefore influence, including an emotional one, when it was formed in the process of constant reading of fiction. Moreover, he was convinced that reading fiction develops a person’s creative potential, which is very important for the formation of a teacher as a rhetorical personality. Sukhomlynskyi's pedagogical ideas about the importance of the teacher's living speech, his development of many components of pedagogical rhetoric require a generalized study, as they are deeply thoughtful and based on a solid scientific foundation. Possible directions and methods of improving the rhetorical skill of a modern teacher are the development and introduction of pedagogical rhetoric training courses into educational programs for pre-service teachers, as well as the preparation of appropriate manuals. Applied rhetorics that take into account the specifics of individual pedagogical specialties require special attention.

What a Trip

Abstract This essay details the evolution of an interdisciplinary course at a university with proximity to Baltimore, Maryland. The original course relied entirely on experiential learning via field trips. During these trips, students conducted analyses of museums as rhetorical and political spaces. As a result of the pandemic, the course evolved into one that relied entirely on students making virtual field trips for cultural organizations and for those at home. In both courses, students focused on issues of social justice as they pertain to museums: issues of access (who is able/encouraged to visit the museum?), issues of diversity (which artists/works of art are featured and who is offered positions of power within the organization?), and issues of engagement (does the museum offer exhibits/programming that is relevant to the public they serve?). In the revised class, students (1) virtually met with museum representatives to discuss their needs; (2) researched the types of resources, events, and objects that can be found in the different locations; (3) learned how to use technology such as Nearpod as multimodal composing platforms; and (4) created a virtual field trip to be used by that organization for educational and promotional purposes. By creating material for specific audiences, students not only learned the rhetorical skills of composing for diverse groups but also grappled with issues of equity, access, and engagement. While the revisions were made out of necessity, this essay details the transferable methodology that can continue to be employed in online classes and integrated into in-person learning.

NARRATIVE THINKING AND STORYTELLING IN LEGAL COMMUNICATION

The interdisciplinary approach in legal studies is very popular at foreign universities, though in Poland the awareness of the need to expand lawyer’s skills combined with those of other disciplines is just beginning to advance. This article considers the potential of applying linguistic knowledge, notably the that in the field of narrative construction and the selection of appropriate linguistic means in the lawyer’s everyday practice. The authors of the article have made an attempt to demonstrate that the combination of paradigmatic thinking of lawyers with the narrative mindset rather typical of linguists is able to positively affect the comprehension of stories in the courtroom. This paper reveals that rhetorical skills could be acquired through well-known literary works, as they may help construct the client’s story in a persuasive manner. Furthermore, the issue of the appropriate choice of the linguistic means when constructing a speech is addressed, insofar as such a measure also determines how the audience evaluates the credibility of the story.

Words on Fire: Eloquence and Its Conditions, by Rob Goodman

Words on Fire: Eloquence and Its Conditions, by Rob Goodman

A Proposed Teaching Perspective for Developing Rhetorical Appreciation Skills of Quranic Texts Among University Students

This study aimed to develop a proposed teaching perspective for teaching semantic issues for Arabic language students at the university to encourage them to appreciate Quranic texts. To achieve this, the descriptive method that is based on induction, analysis and interpretation, was adopted. The study population and sample consisted of a number of experts in curricula and teaching methods as well as specialists in Arabic linguistics. The proposal presented a list of rhetorical appreciation skills related to issues of semantics to appreciate Quranic texts in order to show aspects of the miraculous rhetoric while teaching the rhetoric course. The proposal also included objectives, content, activities, teaching strategies, teaching aids, evaluation, and teaching tips for teaching the course according to the proposed perspective. Results of the theoretical aspect led to a list of rhetorical appreciation skills related to issues of semantics to appreciate Quranic texts. The theoretical results also stressed the need to introduce the rhetoric course to make students acquire rhetorical skills, and the importance of teaching rhetoric and linking this to the Holy Qur’an. As for the practical aspect, the study sample agreed on the importance of the proposed teaching perspective, with a high degree ranging between (90%) and above in all dimensions.
 Keywords: perspective, teaching, proposal, development, skills, appreciation, rhetoric.

A Proposed Teaching Perspective for Developing Rhetorical Appreciation Skills of Quranic Texts Among University Students

This study aimed to develop a proposed teaching perspective for teaching semantic issues for Arabic language students at the university to encourage them to appreciate Quranic texts. To achieve this, the descriptive method that is based on induction, analysis and interpretation, was adopted. The study population and sample consisted of a number of experts in curricula and teaching methods as well as specialists in Arabic linguistics. The proposal presented a list of rhetorical appreciation skills related to issues of semantics to appreciate Quranic texts in order to show aspects of the miraculous rhetoric while teaching the rhetoric course. The proposal also included objectives, content, activities, teaching strategies, teaching aids, evaluation, and teaching tips for teaching the course according to the proposed perspective. Results of the theoretical aspect led to a list of rhetorical appreciation skills related to issues of semantics to appreciate Quranic texts. The theoretical results also stressed the need to introduce the rhetoric course to make students acquire rhetorical skills, and the importance of teaching rhetoric and linking this to the Holy Qur’an. As for the practical aspect, the study sample agreed on the importance of the proposed teaching perspective, with a high degree ranging between (90%) and above in all dimensions.
 Keywords: perspective, teaching, proposal, development, skills, appreciation, rhetoric.

Home Care in the Daily Lives of Older People: Protocol for an Ethnographic Two-Year Longitudinal Study.

Research on eldercare has been dominated by a provider-oriented perspective, concerned with the conditions and views of care providers. There are striking differences compared with the field of disability studies, where help is framed as part of a larger project of having a daily life and being included in society. Pilot interviews indicate that older people develop active strategies to make care work. These include practical preparations, emotional activities such as showing an interest in staff members' lives, or rhetorical skills in asking for help. The aim of this project is to develop empirical and theoretical knowledge of eldercare as a relational practice, accomplished by older people in their daily lives. This perspective will also offer an alternative to ongoing attempts to reduce the user perspective to an issue about older people acting as customers in a market. The project will map, investigate, and follow up on care use from the perspective of care users. The project has an ethnographic 2-year longitudinal approach. Data consist of interviews and participant observations with 35 persons (home care users and cohabitating partners) and a diary study with additional 10 care users. Inclusion criteria are people 65 years or older with home care provided by needs assessors. It is preferred that they have had home care between 6 months and 2 years in order to follow a progression in roles, identities, and strategies within home care use. Between May and October 2022, 25 interviews with home care users were conducted. Data collection with follow-up interviews and observations, analysis, and reporting of findings will be completed by December 2024. By studying care use in the context of older people's lives the project will add important knowledge about the strategies and adjustments older people apply to make care arrangements work. A user-oriented perspective will further the understanding of how power relations play out in home care over time in relation to the formal rights, categorical belongings, and established norm systems that place the user in superior or subordinate positions. PRR1-10.2196/42160.

Arabic Translation, Stylistic And Rhetorical: Manhood In The Hadith

The main objective of this paper is to define “al-rujoolah” (manhood) and its contexts in the primary Arabic literature that it Prophet Muhammad's (peace be upon him) Hadith. The project's goal is to comprehend the significance of this subject in the Prophet's statement and to contribute to the library of Arabic rhetorical and scientific work related to this Hadith, which includes a rhetorical lesson, stylistic analysis, and reveals the ornamental characteristics and stylistic features. The study used an analytical method based on analyzing, interpreting, and comparing how the Quran and prophets talked about this trait and its signs. Also, talk about the different stories in the Hadith to figure out what they mean. The word “al-rujoolah” in "seven people to whom Allah will give His shade on the day when there will be no shade but the shade of His throne (on the day of resurrection)." provides the meaning of “perfection of personality and its idealism," which appears in particular situations. This study showed the were and what other qualities the Prophet wanted Muslims to have in their everyday lives. The rhetorical lesson gives a style analysis and shows how the Prophet's statement about the uses of this word shows off his style and rhetorical skills. "Al-Rujolah" means "perfection of personality and its idealism," which appears in particular situations.

PELATIHAN ENGLISH SPEAKING DAN RETORIKA KOMUNIKASI MELALUI SPEECH DAN DEBATE BAGI SISWA DI SMK

SMK Bisa, SMK Hebat, and SMK Siap Kerja are the mottos that are often heard today as motto in SMK. Vocational High Schools are specifically directed to master a vocational from an early age so that Vocational High School graduates have specific abilities and can be competitive in the world of work. The current world of work also does not only master on hard skills, communication plays an important role for these students to support the vocational soft skill abilities. English as a medium of communication is also the most important role in the world of work. Moving on from the need to master communication with English media, the team of this community training took the initiative to go down to school to share their knowledge, especially in terms of English speaking. In communication skills are also needed to build an interesting atmosphere. Therefore, the rhetorical communication is needed as a way to build interesting atmosphere in speaking. Moving on from these problems the community team collaborated with language and social science experts implemented this activity by sharing knowledge toward vocational school in Batam. This training activity applied the community education with training and practice course technique. The training provided is oriented towards improving speaking and communication rhetoric skills through speech and debate methods. The results of this activity showed that students begin to enjoy practicing communication as speech speakers or debate speakers. Through this method, students felt more confident to speak English because they talk about contemporary topics and are close to the world of teenagers themselves.

Behavioral assessment of persuasion: argumentative and rhetorical skills

The ability to persuade others is important for anyone in any position. This research is organized into two studies. Study 1 reviews relevant literature and specifies persuasion as argumentation and rhetoric. It then investigated the relationships among five components of these two skills assessed with a behavioral observation method to ascertain the convergent and discriminant validity of the measure. Responses of 214 men and women in a large steel company in Iran who were being screened into positions in expert non-managerial roles were analyzed. Results showed evidence that argumentation and rhetoric are distinguishable skills with no male/female differences and evidence of reliability and construct validity. Study 2 found that rhetoric, but not argumentation, was related to ratings of the current job performance of 54 male managers being considered for promotion. Implications of the results for the theory of persuasion, organizational practices, and future research are discussed.

Navigating Design, Data, and Decision in an Age of Uncertainty

The Future of Design Education working group on technical systems argues that the approach to handling data—the methods used, and the expectations for outcomes—can transform design practice. In contrast to design’s past defined by a lack of accessible data, today’s rapidly evolving age of data abundance informs the choices available—the decision space—with far-reaching consequences for organizational, social, and environmental well-being. The shifting design landscape requires new tools and techniques to navigate this data age effectively. This paper proposes a new curricular approach that intersects data, technology, and design to create an environment where students can evaluate their roles and impact, and interact effectively through data with humans and computational collaborators. This data-oriented curriculum includes foundational technical skills proficiency, data analytical skills, rhetorical skills for arguing with data, interdisciplinary design studies, and a focus on designing for society. It embraces the complexities and opportunities of the data age, and acknowledges the inherent uncertainty in this new landscape. The aim is to prepare the next generation of designers to create data-informed, human-centered, ethical, and sustainable designs, thereby fostering an inclusive, equitable, and sustainable future.

Implementing Genre-Based Self-Regulated Instruction (GBSRI) to Enhance the English Writing Ability of Thai Undergraduate Students

In an EFL context, writing in English is often considered challenging for second language learners. Previous studies (Khumphee & Yodkamlue, 2017; Owu-Ewie & Williams, 2017; Richard & Renandya, 2002) suggest that a lack of sufficient cognitive and rhetorical skills for generating ideas and producing coherent compositions can be one of the challenges faced by learners. The transformation of education in this digital era means that learners ought to master their own learning path while dealing with many learning distractions. A ‘Genre-Based Self-Regulated Instruction’ (GBSRI) may therefore help language learners, particularly those with limited language proficiency, to accumulate competency in language, which in turn may encourage them to pursue independent writing and learning. This is due to GBSRI’s distinguishing features pertaining to genre-based writing instructions (Derewianka, 2003; Hyland, 2004; Macken-Horarik, 2002) and the practice of self-regulated learning (Schmitz & Wiese, 2006; Schunk & Zimmerman, 2007; Zimmerman, 2013). The objectives of this study were: (1) to examine the English writing ability of Thai undergraduate students by exploiting language features, text organization, and writing mechanics with a particular focus on two genres, namely: procedural writing and descriptive writing; and (2) to investigate Thai undergraduate students’ opinions as it related to GBRSI. The sample group in this study consisted of 32 Thai undergraduate students. For the purposes of the investigation, a one-group pre-test and post-test quasi-experimental design was utilized. The research instruments included: (1) pre-test and post-test paragraph writing, (2) a GBSRI questionnaire, and (3) semi-structured interviews. The results of the pre-test and post-test revealed that the ability of the participants’ paragraph writing was significantly improved subsequent to participating in GBSRI. Moreover, the qualitative data from the questionnaires and the semi-structured interviews indicated that most students expressed satisfaction with GBSRI and acknowledged its benefits. Furthermore, they stated that both their writing ability and self-regulation in learning had improved after participating in GBSRI, especially in explicit instruction, collaborative learning, and self-regulated writing activities. This study also showcases other considerations regarding the implementation of GBRI in different contexts.

Retorika Voditelja Intern Literature Sangam

Sangam literature reveals the best thoughts about ancient Tamils. The effecting usage of words according to the situation is called rhetoric. The rhetoric generally refers to those who possess commanding personality skills. Aga ilakkiya leader has profound knowledge in elaborating her thoughts to others. The literature has also stated that the Aga ilakkiya leader’s rhetoric skills have guided her friends and man in a proper way. In the literature, the Aga ilakkiya leader’s skills in handling various traits such as accepting and rejecting ambassadors are one of the main proofs. The leader’s rhetorical skill can sometimes melt down the heart of her man. In Sangam Aga literature, the chief position was meant for leaders only. Hence the chief’s wellness is significantly taken care of by her friend. Normally friend is expected to be rich in knowledge and a leader is affiliated with feelings hence friends’ quality has been spoken high. So, the friend of Aga Ilakkiya leader’s intelligence is spoken from time to time. Hence this article describes how the rhetorical skills of a leader who could actually understand the different situations and managed her friend.