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Oratory, Dialectics, and Rhetoric

Code: 108445
Credits: 6

2026/2027

Degree programme	Type	Course
Philosophy	FB	1

Contact lecturer

Name :: Oriol Farres Juste
Email :: oriol.farres@uab.cat

Teaching staff

: Bernat Torres Morales

Group languages

You can consult this information at the end of the document.

Prerequisites

None

Objectives

Understand and analyze texts with critical rigor.
Identify thesis statements, arguments, and key concepts in a text.
Read aloud with fluency, proper intonation, and comprehension.
Write clear, coherent, and well-structured texts.
Develop solid and well-supported written arguments.
Express ideas orally with clarity and confidence.
Participate in debates respectfully and with well-founded arguments.
Use basic public speaking techniques (intonation, rhythm, body language, etc.).

Learning outcomes

CM05 (Formulate reasoned opinions in a supervised manner and based on the analysis of philosophical problems.) Formulate reasoned opinions in a supervised manner and based on the analysis of philosophical problems.
CM06 (Use the philosophical instruments necessary for ethical, political and aesthetic deliberation, with awareness of their relevance in diverse social and cultural contexts.) Use the philosophical instruments necessary for ethical, political and aesthetic deliberation, with awareness of their relevance in diverse social and cultural contexts.
CM07 (Generate individual and collective practices of openness and rational dialogue integrating active listening, respect for the plurality of opinions through the identification and discussion of inequalities and gender biases in the construction of reasoned consensus.) Generate individual and collective practices of openness and rational dialogue integrating active listening, respect for the plurality of opinions through the identification and discussion of inequalities and gender biases in the construction of reasoned consensus.
KM05 (Associate the fundamental concepts of philosophical thought: being, truth, value, action, expression, beauty, justice (and its historical development), which structure the different philosophical disciplines.) Associate the fundamental concepts of philosophical thought: being, truth, value, action, expression, beauty, justice (and its historical development), which structure the different philosophical disciplines.
KM06 (Define the structures and modes of philosophical reasoning, the types of logical, ontological, ethical and aesthetic frameworks from a plural and critical perspective, taking into account the forms of construction of discourses in terms of gender.) Define the structures and modes of philosophical reasoning, the types of logical, ontological, ethical and aesthetic frameworks from a plural and critical perspective, taking into account the forms of construction of discourses in terms of gender.
KM07 (Identify the essential elements of philosophical practice such as conceptual analysis, the construction of arguments, rational deliberation and the use of language in persuasion and dialogue.) Identify the essential elements of philosophical practice such as conceptual analysis, the construction of arguments, rational deliberation and the use of language in persuasion and dialogue.
KM43 (Recognise concepts, assumptions and forms of argumentation in classical and contemporary philosophical texts in order to explain their meaning and theoretical relevance.) Recognise concepts, assumptions and forms of argumentation in classical and contemporary philosophical texts in order to explain their meaning and theoretical relevance.
SM05 (Developindividual reasoning in a debate on a philosophical topic that includes critical arguments and objections based on a diverse perspective.) Developindividual reasoning in a debate on a philosophical topic that includes critical arguments and objections based on a diverse perspective.
SM06 (Prepare basic, clear, well-structured and argumentatively solid philosophical discourses, both in written and oral format in the writing and defense of an explicit thesis, for the logical organisation of ideas and with the rigorous incorporation of sources.) Prepare basic, clear, well-structured and argumentatively solid philosophical discourses, both in written and oral format in the writing and defense of an explicit thesis, for the logical organisation of ideas and with the rigorous incorporation of sources.
SM07 (Apply theoretical and practical philosophical tools (concepts and forms of argumentation) to the analysis and evaluation of current discourses, problems or phenomena.) Apply theoretical and practical philosophical tools (concepts and forms of argumentation) to the analysis and evaluation of current discourses, problems or phenomena.
SM44 (Analyse philosophical arguments, identifying theses, internal coherence, and discursive strategies in order to evaluate their logical soundness.) Analyse philosophical arguments, identifying theses, internal coherence, and discursive strategies in order to evaluate their logical soundness.

Lectura de L'amistat (Leli) de Ciceró

Lectura d'El príncep de Maquiavel

Learning activities and methodology

Title	Hours	ECTS	Learning outcomes
Theoretical expositions of main concepts anc commentary of significant texts. Assessment of course topics and methodology.	5	0.2	CM06, KM07, KM43, SM44
Study and texts reading	20	0.8	CM05, CM06, KM05, KM07, KM43, SM07, SM44
Writing: Analysis and Synthesis of a text fragment	15	0.6	CM05, KM05, KM06, KM07, KM43, SM07, SM44
Reading practice	15	0.6	CM07, SM06, SM07, SM44
Guided debate	5	0.2	CM05, CM06, CM07, KM05, KM06, KM07, KM43, SM05, SM06, SM07, SM44

1. Theoretical classes: these are master classes in which the teacher will present the overall thought of the author of the text and will frame it within the history of philosophical thought. At the same time take the opportunity to comment on the fundamental characteristics of the text to be read.

2.Reading of the texts: practicum. it is necessary that the student makes a first individual reading of the texts that will be worked on in class collectively (the day indicated by the teacher), pointing out the ideas that he has understood and the difficulties he has encountered

3. Collective rereading in class of the most relevant fragments, or that have presented some difficulty, and discussion of key concepts. The teacher will guide the class based on the contents and doubts that arise from the reading made by the students.

4. Critical analysis of the fundamental ideas of the global text: the students will present in the classroom a critical analysis of the texts, an activity that will be valued, and which in turn will allow a collective discussion supervised by the teacher. The ability to argue clearly, ordered and with some difficulty will be assessed.

5. Critical thematic debate: the ability to substantiate the arguments themselves will be valued, as well as respect for the diversity of opinions, that is, they must be criticized with respect but with solid reflections.

Directed activities: They will be adapted, if necessary, in whatever percentage, to virtual teaching, through the various existing systems (Teams, narrated powerpoints, videos, podcasts, etc.).

Annotation: within the schedule set by the centre or degree programme, 15 minutes of one class will be reserved for students to evaluate their lecturers and their courses or modules through questionnaires.

Assessment

Continuous assessment activities

Title	Weight	Hours	ECTS	Learning outcomes
Oral exam 2	40%	30	1.2	CM05, CM06, KM05, KM06, SM05, SM06
Oral exam 1	40%	30	1.2	CM05, CM06, KM05, KM06, SM05, SM06
Discussion	20%	30	1.2	CM05, CM06, CM07, KM05, KM06, KM07, KM43, SM05, SM06, SM07, SM44

Course assessment will consist of three items:

Attendance and participation: active attendance in class will be assessed, including participation in reading aloud and discussions.

Two oral exams: two individual oral exams lasting 5 minutes each, where reading ability and oral expression related to the course contents will be assessed.

It is possible that the Department of Philosophy establishes a period of concentrated assessment tests. At the beginning of the course, it will be indicated whether this period exists and what the exam dates are.

To pass the course, each exam grade must be at least 5; if it is lower, the student must take the resit exam for the corresponding test.

If at least 40% of the continuous assessment is not completed, the course will be marked as not assessable.

To be eligible to take the resit exam, at least 60% of the assessment must have been completed and a minimum score of 3.5 must have been obtained in the continuous assessment.

This course does not offer a single-assessment option.

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Use of AI:

In this course, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies is allowed as an integral part of the development of the work, provided that the final result reflects a significant contribution from the student in terms of analysis and personal reflection. The student must clearly identify which parts have been generated using this technology, specify the tools used, and include a critical reflection on how these have influenced the process and the final outcome of the activity. Lack of transparency in the use of AI will be considered a breach of academic integrity and may result in a penalty in the activity grade or more severe sanctions in serious cases.

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In those situations where, in accordance with Article 264 of the Academic Regulations and the supporting documentation that justifies them, assessment activities scheduled for the first assessment period must be rescheduled, such activities shall be rescheduled and held on the same date as the assessment activity corresponding to the second assessment period of the course or, where applicable, during the resit assessment period.

If the circumstance affects an assessment activity scheduled for the second assessment period, the activity shall be rescheduled to the date established for the resit assessment period, without affecting the resit process established for the course.

In all cases, taking into account the specific circumstances, the Degree Coordination, in agreement with the Course Coordination, may determine an alternative date if deemed appropriate.

Bibliography

Ciceró, Marc Tul·li. L’amistat (Leli). Traducció de Pere Villalba, pròleg de Noemí Moncunill. Barcelona: La Casa dels Clàssics, 2019. ISBN 978-84-9859-322-8.

Maquiavel, Nicolau. El príncep. Traducció de Carme Arenas Noguera, introducció d’Oriol Ponsatí-Murlà. Barcelona: Edicions 62, 2009. ISBN 978-84-297-6295-2.

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