Program Overview

Program Overview

The University of Copenhagen offers a comprehensive range of academic programs, including Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, and Continuing Education opportunities. The programs are designed to provide students with a well-rounded education, preparing them for successful careers in their chosen fields.

Bachelor's Programmes

The University of Copenhagen offers a variety of Bachelor's programs, including:

• Bacheloruddannelsen i retorik (Rhetoric)
• Bachelordelen af sidefaget i retorik (Rhetoric as a minor subject)
• Fagstudieordning Bachelortilvalg i retorik (Rhetoric as an elective subject)

Course Description

The course "Retorisk skrivning, sprog og stil" (Rhetorical Writing, Language, and Style) is a 15 ECTS course that focuses on the development of writing skills, language, and style. The course covers various aspects of rhetorical writing, including:

• Analysis and production of written texts
• Grammar and stylistics
• Feedback strategies for written texts

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

• Analyze and evaluate written texts in terms of idea, content, structure, language, and style
• Plan and produce written texts that are effective in communication situations
• Apply grammatical and stylistic analysis tools to characterize and comment on texts
• Work process-oriented and structured with writing tasks from idea to publishable text

Teaching Methods

The course will employ a range of teaching methods, including:

• Theory lectures
• Discussions
• Practical exercises
• Feedback sessions
• Group work and writing exercises outside of scheduled classes

Workload

The course has a total workload of 409.5 hours, consisting of:

• 84 hours of scheduled classes
• 325.5 hours of preparation and independent work

Assessment

The course will be assessed through a written exam, which will consist of a bound written assignment. The exam will evaluate the student's ability to:

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of rhetorical writing, language, and style
• Analyze and evaluate written texts
• Apply grammatical and stylistic analysis tools
• Work process-oriented and structured with writing tasks

Admission Requirements

The course is open to students enrolled in the Bachelor's program in Rhetoric or as an elective subject. Students must meet the admission requirements for the program, which include:

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• Proficiency in Danish (the language of instruction)

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees for the course will depend on the student's residency status and enrollment in the program. For more information, please refer to the University's website.

Research Areas

The course is part of the Department of Media, Cognition, and Communication, which conducts research in a range of areas, including:

• Rhetoric and communication
• Media and culture
• Cognition and learning

Faculty and Staff

The course will be taught by experienced faculty members, including:

• Jesper Nielsen (course responsible)
• Christine Isager
• Christina Mathiesen
• Sofie Vestergaard Kristiansen

Duration and Placement

The course will be offered in the spring semester and will last for one semester. The course is part of the Bachelor's program in Rhetoric and can be taken as an elective subject.