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What is the primary focus of the study of rhetoric according to the content?
What is the primary focus of the study of rhetoric according to the content?
- Persuasive communication messages (correct)
- The impact of rhetoric on scientific discoveries
- The ethical implications of communication
- The historical context of ancient oratory
Which canon of rhetoric is considered the most studied?
Which canon of rhetoric is considered the most studied?
- Invention (correct)
- Memory
- Style
- Arrangement
What marks the connection between communication and citizenship historically?
What marks the connection between communication and citizenship historically?
- The rise of digital marketing
- Rhetoric's focus on public communication (correct)
- The evolution of social media
- The development of written communication
Which of the following orators expanded theories of the five canons of rhetoric?
Which of the following orators expanded theories of the five canons of rhetoric?
Which of the following best describes the Age of Enlightenment's impact on rhetoric?
Which of the following best describes the Age of Enlightenment's impact on rhetoric?
How is memory defined in the context of the five canons of rhetoric?
How is memory defined in the context of the five canons of rhetoric?
What aspect of rhetoric is highlighted as unethical communication?
What aspect of rhetoric is highlighted as unethical communication?
Which canon of rhetoric pertains to the organization and structure of a speech?
Which canon of rhetoric pertains to the organization and structure of a speech?
What was the main reason speech teachers formed a new organization in 1914?
What was the main reason speech teachers formed a new organization in 1914?
How did communication studies departments differ from traditional rhetoric courses in the early 1900s?
How did communication studies departments differ from traditional rhetoric courses in the early 1900s?
What aspect of public speaking became a notable distinction among professors of speech?
What aspect of public speaking became a notable distinction among professors of speech?
What has persisted in communication departments as a legacy of the early focus on oratory?
What has persisted in communication departments as a legacy of the early focus on oratory?
Who were primarily the professors involved in foundational communication studies before separate departments existed?
Who were primarily the professors involved in foundational communication studies before separate departments existed?
What did the formalization of speech departments lead to in communication studies?
What did the formalization of speech departments lead to in communication studies?
During which time period did communication studies begin to emerge as a distinct academic discipline?
During which time period did communication studies begin to emerge as a distinct academic discipline?
What was one of the primary focuses of early communication studies as it developed into a formal discipline?
What was one of the primary focuses of early communication studies as it developed into a formal discipline?
What distinguishes human communication from animal communication?
What distinguishes human communication from animal communication?
Which of the following words represents an example of onomatopoeia?
Which of the following words represents an example of onomatopoeia?
How did primitive communication provide an evolutionary advantage to early humans?
How did primitive communication provide an evolutionary advantage to early humans?
What is suggested about the first words spoken by humans?
What is suggested about the first words spoken by humans?
Why can humans reflect on the past and imagine the future, unlike other animals?
Why can humans reflect on the past and imagine the future, unlike other animals?
What role do hand gestures play in the context of early human communication?
What role do hand gestures play in the context of early human communication?
In what context does the term 'education' exemplify a unique aspect of human communication?
In what context does the term 'education' exemplify a unique aspect of human communication?
What might be a limitation in animal communication compared to that of humans?
What might be a limitation in animal communication compared to that of humans?
What marked the beginning of the Print Era?
What marked the beginning of the Print Era?
Which period directly followed the Print Era?
Which period directly followed the Print Era?
What characterized the Internet Era?
What characterized the Internet Era?
Which philosopher is noted for his complete and systematic writings on communication?
Which philosopher is noted for his complete and systematic writings on communication?
What does contemporary usage of the word 'rhetoric' often imply?
What does contemporary usage of the word 'rhetoric' often imply?
Which era included the invention of the telegraph?
Which era included the invention of the telegraph?
What does the evolution of communication media suggest about the field of communication studies?
What does the evolution of communication media suggest about the field of communication studies?
During which era was the oldest essay and book on communication produced?
During which era was the oldest essay and book on communication produced?
What are the two primary motives for learning to speak as identified by Winans?
What are the two primary motives for learning to speak as identified by Winans?
In what manner do communication scholars connect speech communication to social psychology?
In what manner do communication scholars connect speech communication to social psychology?
What aspect of President Obama's speeches do traditional rhetoricians study?
What aspect of President Obama's speeches do traditional rhetoricians study?
What type of communication analysis might scholars pursue regarding media outlets and presidential politics?
What type of communication analysis might scholars pursue regarding media outlets and presidential politics?
At an interpersonal level, what conflict may scholars study among families with mixed political views?
At an interpersonal level, what conflict may scholars study among families with mixed political views?
What cultural aspect might communication scholars study regarding the election of an African American president?
What cultural aspect might communication scholars study regarding the election of an African American president?
What was one potential limitation of the quick review from Aristotle to Obama in communication studies?
What was one potential limitation of the quick review from Aristotle to Obama in communication studies?
What is a defining feature of the current study of communication regarding its various aspects?
What is a defining feature of the current study of communication regarding its various aspects?
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Study Notes
Evolution of Human Communication
- Human beings uniquely use symbols to communicate about abstract concepts beyond immediate reality.
- The first human words were likely onomatopoetic, mimicking sounds in nature (e.g., "boing," "drip").
- Early communication provided evolutionary advantages, facilitating cooperation and information sharing.
Communication Eras
- Manuscript Era marked the beginning of documented communication studies.
- Print Era (1450-1850): Invention of the printing press enabled mass production of texts.
- Audiovisual Era (1850-1990): Introduction of radio, telegraph, telephone, and television transformed communication.
- Internet Era (1990-present): Characterized by rapid communication changes due to the rise of the internet and digital media.
Rhetoric and Communication Studies
- Aristotle’s systematic writings on rhetoric laid important foundations for communication scholarship.
- Rhetoric, primarily concerning persuasive communication, often misinterpreted today as misleading discourses.
- Ancient Greek rhetoric emphasized public communication in legal and policy contexts, linking communication with citizenship.
Development of Rhetorical Theories
- Cicero advanced the five canons of rhetoric: invention, arrangement, style, delivery, and memory.
- Invention: Development of new ideas and arguments.
- Arrangement: Structuring speeches for clarity and impact.
- Style: Language choices that enhance the message.
- Delivery: Use of vocal and physical presentation.
- Memory: Techniques for retaining and recalling information.
Academic Evolution of Communication
- The Age of Enlightenment initiated scholarly work on human existence and communication.
- Communication studies emerged as a distinct academic discipline about a century ago.
- Tensions existed between rhetoric (written) and speech (spoken) studies in early academia.
Professionalization of Communication Education
- In 1914, a split led to the establishment of the National Association of Academic Teachers of Public Speaking.
- Distinctions arose among professors focusing on ideas vs. performance aspects of public speaking.
- Initial roles of communicators emphasized ethical responsibilities alongside effective delivery.
Modern Communication Studies
- Today’s communication departments incorporate various aspects of societal context into the study of communication.
- Case studies, such as President Obama’s speeches, illustrate the multifaceted interests in rhetorical analysis, media impact, and political dynamics.
- Scholars examine interpersonal conflicts, cultural narratives, and the evolution of political communication in diverse contexts.
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