Course Rhetoric Advanced Grade 13 Level of Undergraduate Name English Writing Specialization Instructor 杨劲 Professional Professor Size of Class S(30students) Classroom 2 松 Tittle Hours Chapter of Lesson Stasis Model Main Course Book Advanced English Writing Reference ECNUP Books Objective Requirements: 1.This course provides an overview of Stasis theory and its application which will provides the students with the skills of identifying the central issues in a dispute,and then finding arguments by which to address those issues effectively. 2.Students by studying a Stasis system learn to think through cases by following the points at which disagreements are likely to arise.These points of stasis,or struggle,...divide a complex case into its component parts or questions.Arguments relevant to questions of fact,definition,and quality are rehearsed and thus integrated into the student's pattern of thinking. Contents of Teaching,Timing of Instruction Teaching Methods Contents of Teaching,Timing of Instruction: 1 What is Stasis model ?(15 minutes) Explanation of the concept of stasis and stasis model 2 Four-part heuristic of stasis theory(45 minutes) Explanation of Four-part heuristic of stasis theory by examples Questions and Answers Presentation,group discussion,pair discussion 3 Case study:Education As a Lifelong Process(15 minutes) Presentation,group discussion,pair discussion 4.Summary Assignments(5 minutes) Teaching Methods:Explanation,talking,discussion,demonstration Key Points Difficult Points: Difficult Points What is stasis theory How to apply the stasis model into English writing? Important Points: four-part heuristic of stasis theory Review Comments of Faculty Director: Signature of Faculty Director: Date Month Year Teaching Plan Lesson No.5 Lecture Schedule:2016-3-30 Content Aids Methods Time Allocation
Course Name Rhetoric & Advanced English Writing Grade 13 Level of Specialization Undergraduate Instructor 杨劲 松 Professional Tittle Professor Size of Class S(30students) Classroom Hours 2 Chapter of Lesson Stasis Model Main Course Book & Reference Books Advanced English Writing ECNUP Objective & Requirements： 1. This course provides an overview of Stasis theory and its application which will provides the students with the skills of identifying the central issues in a dispute, and then finding arguments by which to address those issues effectively. 2. Students by studying a Stasis system learn to think through cases by following the points at which disagreements are likely to arise. These points of stasis, or struggle, . . . divide a complex case into its component parts or questions. Arguments relevant to questions of fact, definition, and quality are rehearsed and thus integrated into the student's pattern of thinking. Contents of Teaching, Timing of Instruction & Teaching Methods Contents of Teaching, Timing of Instruction: 1 What is Stasis model ? (15 minutes) Explanation of the concept of stasis and stasis model 2 Four-part heuristic of stasis theory( 45 minutes) Explanation of Four-part heuristic of stasis theory by examples Questions and Answers Presentation , group discussion, pair discussion 3 Case study：Education As a Lifelong Process (15 minutes) Presentation , group discussion, pair discussion 4. Summary $ Assignments (5 minutes) Teaching Methods: Explanation, talking, discussion, demonstration Key Points & Difficult Points： Difficult Points What is stasis theory ? How to apply the stasis model into English writing? Important Points: four-part heuristic of stasis theory Review Comments of Faculty Director： Signature of Faculty Director： Date___Month____Year_____ Teaching Plan Lesson No. 5 Lecture Schedule：2016-3-30 Content Aids & Methods & Time Allocation
Greeting 15m Teaching plan CAJ Question and answer What is stasis Step 1:explain the In general,stasis literally means "stand,standing,_stance".It is the antonym concept and the history of"go".It's used to refer to the state of immobility of"stasis” Step 2:explain the What is stasis model model In western classical rhetoric,stasis originated in courtroom debate.It is refers to the controversy or disagreement between the prosecutor and the defendant. Therefore,classical stasis theory has been mainly applied to forensic oratory. From the definition of stasis,we can see the key words,such as controversy, conflict disagreement,clash,dispute,and contradiction are closely related to a classical rhetorical stasis. accusation+stasis←- defense excuse and the strongest excuse and reason argument reason assertion point of the denial judge's decision Stasis procedures at a legal case could be illustrated 5 minutes by the picture above Question and answer Stasis theory is a four-part heuristic.Four issues or stases (the plural Examples will be used. form of stasis): a. issue of fact, 0 issue of definition, C. issue of quality d issue of procedure
Greeting Teaching plan What is stasis ? In general, stasis literally means “stand, standing, stance”. It is the antonym of “go”. It’s used to refer to the state of immobility. What is stasis model ? In western classical rhetoric, stasis originated in courtroom debate. It is refers to the controversy or disagreement between the prosecutor and the defendant. Therefore, classical stasis theory has been mainly applied to forensic oratory. From the definition of stasis, we can see the key words, such as controversy, conflict disagreement, clash, dispute, and contradiction are closely related to a classical rhetorical stasis. Stasis theory is a four- part heuristic. Four issues or stases (the plural form of stasis): a. issue of fact, b. issue of definition, c. issue of quality d. issue of procedure 15 m CAJ Question and answer Step 1: explain the concept and the history of “stasis” Step 2: explain the model 5 minutes Question and answer Examples will be used
·For example:: ·P:You killed him. D:I didn't.(issue of fact) Or:Yes,I did.But it isn't a murder.It's a self-defense.(issue of definition Or:Yes,I did.But I was justified in killing him since he has killed my father.issue of quality) Or:Yes,I did.But you have no right to accuse me.(issue of procedure) However,contemporary rhetoricians interpret stasis from a wilder 40 minutes sense. Steer the students to get Stasis is regarded as the issue or question arising from a disagreement. a general idea of stasis model from four Stasis theory has been interpreted from a new perspective.Contemporary aspects. rhetoricians highlighted the inventive status of stasis theory. Start with a series of relevant questions for a The process of achieving a stasis is the process of exploring and discovering better understanding. valid and seemingly valid arguments. Presentation Pair discussion Stasis system has been regarded as an invention scheme. Group discussion Fact Did something happen? What are the facts? Is there a problem/issue? How did it begin and what are its causes? What changed to create the problem/issue? Can it be changed? It may also be useful to ask critical questions of your own research and conclusions: Where did we obtain our data and are these sources reliable? How do we know they're reliable?
• For example: • P: You killed him. • D: I didn’t. (issue of fact) • Or: Yes, I did. But it isn’t a murder. It’s a self- defense. (issue of definition ) • Or: Yes, I did. But I was justified in killing him since he has killed my father. ( issue of quality) • Or: Yes, I did. But you have no right to accuse me. (issue of procedure) However, contemporary rhetoricians interpret stasis from a wilder sense. Stasis is regarded as the issue or question arising from a disagreement. Stasis theory has been interpreted from a new perspective. Contemporary rhetoricians highlighted the inventive status of stasis theory. The process of achieving a stasis is the process of exploring and discovering valid and seemingly valid arguments. Stasis system has been regarded as an invention scheme. Fact Did something happen? What are the facts? Is there a problem/issue? How did it begin and what are its causes? What changed to create the problem/issue? Can it be changed? It may also be useful to ask critical questions of your own research and conclusions: Where did we obtain our data and are these sources reliable? How do we know they're reliable? 40 minutes Steer the students to get a general idea of stasis model from four aspects. Start with a series of relevant questions for a better understanding. Presentation Pair discussion Group discussion
Definition What is the nature of the problem/issue? What exactly is the problem/issue? What kind of a problem/issue is it? To what larger class of things or events does it belong? What are its parts,and how are they related? It may also be useful to ask critical questions of your own research and conclusions: Who/what is influencing our definition of this problem/issue? How/why are these sources/beliefs influencing our definition? Quality Is it a good thing or a bad thing? How serious is the problem/issue? Whom might it affect(stakeholders)? What happens if we don't do anything? What are the costs of solving the problem/issue? It may also be useful to ask critical questions of your own research and conclusions: Who/what is influencing our determination of the seriousness of this problem/issue? How/why are these sources/beliefs influencing our determination? Stasis theory involved the practice of posing and exploring questions Explore the process of relevant to clarify the main issues in the debate. stasis model In this process,answer pros and answer cons will arise as indicated below: 1 Assertion pro stasis Assertion con Step1: Design four questions 2 Answer pro Issue Answer con to analyze stasis theory. Individual Presentation (question) Step2: Group discussion of the four questions on a 3 Argument pro Point for decision Argument con specific case. Step3:conclusion Specifically,stasis theory asks writers to investigate and try to determine: Conjecture:the facts-Is there an act to be considered? Definition:the meaning or nature of the issue-How can the act be defined? Quality:the seriousness of the issue-How serious is the act? Policy:the plan of action-Should this act be submitted to some formal procedure?
Definition What is the nature of the problem/issue? What exactly is the problem/issue? What kind of a problem/issue is it? To what larger class of things or events does it belong? What are its parts, and how are they related? It may also be useful to ask critical questions of your own research and conclusions: Who/what is influencing our definition of this problem/issue? How/why are these sources/beliefs influencing our definition? Quality Is it a good thing or a bad thing? How serious is the problem/issue? Whom might it affect (stakeholders)? What happens if we don't do anything? What are the costs of solving the problem/issue? It may also be useful to ask critical questions of your own research and conclusions: Who/what is influencing our determination of the seriousness of this problem/issue? How/why are these sources/beliefs influencing our determination? Stasis theory involved the practice of posing and exploring questions relevant to clarify the main issues in the debate. In this process, answer pros and answer cons will arise as indicated below: Specifically, stasis theory asks writers to investigate and try to determine: Conjecture: the facts ——Is there an act to be considered? Definition: the meaning or nature of the issue ——How can the act be defined? Quality: the seriousness of the issue —— How serious is the act? Policy: the plan of action ——Should this act be submitted to some formal procedure? Explore the process of stasis model Step1: Design four questions to analyze stasis theory. Individual Presentation Step2: Group discussion of the four questions on a specific case. Step3: conclusion
Background: There is an examination of translation.A student is referring to the dictionary.The invigilator comes to stop him.A controversy arises: The invigilator:You are cheating.The student:No,I'm not. The invigilator:Yes.you are.A dictionary is not allowed in an examination. The student:No,I'm not,because the teacher says we are allowed to refer to a dictionary in translation examination The invigilator:Books are forbidden in all examinations. The student:The dean will see to it. Stasis Analysis: Issue of conjecture:Whether the student is cheating or not? Issue of definition:Whether the act of referring to a dictionary while taking the translation examination is defined as"cheating"? Issue of Quality Whether the student is excusable for referring to a dictionary in translation examination. Issue of procedure:Whether the invigilator has the right to deal with this matter?Whether the student should ask the dean to see to it? Implications and inferences of this example: "Books are forbidden in all examinations"means that a dictionary is forbidden in translation examination.Inferences of"The dean will see to it"can be made that the student thinks that the invigilator has no right to make a decision.He will ask the dean to see to this matter.The dean is seen as a judge in a court. Case Study Education As a Lifelong Process In the introducing part,you may firstly states the conjecture that there exist two views on education:traditional conception and the new one. 20 minutes And then shift the tissue from conjecture to definition:that is,the definition Stepl: of education as schooling or as a lifelong process.Suppose you sides with Fast reading the latter,that is to say,you proposes the central issue. Step2: In the body part,you may compares the advantages and disadvantages Analyzing the textual between the traditional conception and the new one from the perspectives organization from the of profession and daily life,and concludes that the education is of lasting four aspects:issue of significance to our life and work,and should extend through our lifetime. conjecture,issue of Therefore,the stasis shifts from the issue of definition to the issue of quality. definition.issue of (Because the new conception of education is better than the traditional one Quality,issue of In the concluding part,you may use proverbs to call on people embrace procedure your view and tell people one is never too old to learn.People do not simply learn life experience all our life;they also acquire,at all stages of life. knowledge of all sorts for both vocational and recreational purposes. Therefore,the stasis shifts from the issue of quality to the issue of policy, that is,the actions people should take. Assignments This section explains the invention scheme of the composing process.It includes processes,strategies,and questions to help the students begin writing. Summary The key points of the four-part heuristic of stasis theory are well understood by most students and the model of stasis is well illustrated to the students,but the
Background: There is an examination of translation. A student is referring to the dictionary. The invigilator comes to stop him. A controversy arises: The invigilator: You are cheating. The student: No, I’m not. The invigilator: Yes, you are. A dictionary is not allowed in an examination. The student: No, I’m not, because the teacher says we are allowed to refer to a dictionary in translation examination. The invigilator: Books are forbidden in all examinations. The student: The dean will see to it. Stasis Analysis: Issue of conjecture: Whether the student is cheating or not? Issue of definition: Whether the act of referring to a dictionary while taking the translation examination is defined as “cheating”? Issue of Quality: Whether the student is excusable for referring to a dictionary in translation examination. Issue of procedure: Whether the invigilator has the right to deal with this matter? Whether the student should ask the dean to see to it? Implications and inferences of this example: “Books are forbidden in all examinations” means that a dictionary is forbidden in translation examination. Inferences of “The dean will see to it” can be made that the student thinks that the invigilator has no right to make a decision. He will ask the dean to see to this matter. The dean is seen as a judge in a court. Case Study Education As a Lifelong Process In the introducing part, you may firstly states the conjecture that there exist two views on education: traditional conception and the new one. And then shift the tissue from conjecture to definition: that is, the definition of education as schooling or as a lifelong process. Suppose you sides with the latter, that is to say, you proposes the central issue. In the body part, you may compares the advantages and disadvantages between the traditional conception and the new one from the perspectives of profession and daily life, and concludes that the education is of lasting significance to our life and work, and should extend through our lifetime. Therefore, the stasis shifts from the issue of definition to the issue of quality. (Because the new conception of education is better than the traditional one ) In the concluding part, you may use proverbs to call on people embrace your view and tell people one is never too old to learn. People do not simply learn life experience all our life; they also acquire, at all stages of life, knowledge of all sorts for both vocational and recreational purposes. Therefore, the stasis shifts from the issue of quality to the issue of policy, that is, the actions people should take. Assignments 20 minutes Step1: Fast reading Step2: Analyzing the textual organization from the four aspects : issue of conjecture, issue of definition, issue of Quality, issue of procedure Summary This section explains the invention scheme of the composing process. It includes processes, strategies, and questions to help the students begin writing. The key points of the four-part heuristic of stasis theory are well understood by most students and the model of stasis is well illustrated to the students, but the
application of the stasis theory into TEM 8th asks for more practices. Theory of Para-taxis as well as hypo-taxis will be introduced in the next period and assignments for the students will be an analysis of Para-taxis as well as hypo- taxis in checking the TEM 8 writing with the stasis model. Comment on this article with respect to stasis scheme There is an examination of translation.A student is referring to the dictionary.The Homework invigilator comes to stop him.A controversy arises: Writing on the topic Education as a Lifelong process Key Points of Rhetoric at Syntactic Level Pre-studying Theory:Para-taxis Theory:Hypo-taxis 1.The classes have been well organized. 2.The examples serve well for a better understanding. 3.The students are active in the class activities. Implementation and Analysis
application of the stasis theory into TEM 8th asks for more practices. Theory of Para-taxis as well as hypo-taxis will be introduced in the next period and assignments for the students will be an analysis of Para-taxis as well as hypotaxis in checking the TEM 8 writing with the stasis model. Homework Comment on this article with respect to stasis scheme There is an examination of translation. A student is referring to the dictionary. The invigilator comes to stop him. A controversy arises: Writing on the topic Education as a Lifelong process Key Points of Pre-studying Rhetoric at Syntactic Level Theory: Para-taxis Theory: Hypo-taxis Implementation and Analysis 1. The classes have been well organized. 2. The examples serve well for a better understanding. 3. The students are active in the class activities