In A Group Forum, You Will Hold An Asynchronous Discussion

In a group forum, you will hold an asynchronous discussion of the Crit

In a group forum, you will hold an asynchronous discussion of the Criticism of Criticism speeches. Getting to know your audience will help you prepare your speeches. And, different insights into the principles and practice of criticism will expand your grasp of critical methods. The reading will also help as you make continued preparation for the Rhetorical Situation speech assignment.

Although you will not be delivering your speeches in this course in a physical classroom with a live audience, you should prepare your speeches so that they are targeted and adapted to your fellow World Campus CAS 100C classmates.

View your classmates' Criticism of Criticism videos and use your critical listening and thinking skills to analyze your audience and get to know the people who will listen to your speeches. Edwin Black, the author of the landmark book, Rhetorical Criticism: A Study in Method, reportedly observed that all a critic needs is “an orientation and taste.” What critical orientations do your colleagues bring to their work? How would you describe their “taste” (the ability to distinguish the good from the bad)? Make note of these as you watch the videos and bring your answers to these questions to a group discussion. Your instructor will assign you to one discussion group.

You will write a post, considering the below bulleted list of questions, providing a specific brief example here or there from a video(s) to help illustrate your point(s). This post should be about 100–150 words. Then, respond thoughtfully to at least two members of your group. A meaningful response to a post contributes something to the conversation, going beyond a simple agreement, for example. Be sure to respond to someone who has not received any comments yet.

What are the demographic characteristics of your future audience? What are the critical orientations shown in the videos? How do the speakers make judgments? What are the principles that underwrite the criticism in the videos? Given what you now know of your future audience, what plans do you already have to adapt your Rhetorical Situation speech to the audience?

Paper For Above instruction

The discussion task in this assignment involves analyzing classmates’ Criticism of Criticism videos to understand different critical orientations and tastes, which refer to the ability to distinguish good from bad criticism, as described by Edwin Black. Recognizing the demographic characteristics of the anticipated audience is essential for tailoring the Rhetorical Situation speech effectively.

When evaluating classmates’ videos, it is crucial to identify their critical orientations—how they approach criticism, their criteria for judging speech, and the principles they employ. Critical judgments often rely on principles such as effectiveness, coherence, emotional appeal, and ethical considerations. For example, some students may emphasize logical consistency and evidence-based evaluation, while others might prioritize emotional resonance or audience engagement. Understanding these orientations can inform how to adapt one's own speech to resonate with the target audience.

The demographics of the audience, including age, cultural background, education level, and prior knowledge, influence the tone and content of the speech. For instance, a diverse audience may require the speaker to clarify complex terms and avoid culturally biased remarks. Recognizing critical orientations allows a speaker to anticipate possible judgments and questions from the audience, thereby refining the delivery and content of their speech.

In preparing to adapt the Rhetorical Situation speech, I plan to incorporate insights from my classmates’ videos by emphasizing ethical considerations and logical coherence, aligning my speech with the audience’s expectations. Additionally, I will consider demographic factors such as age and cultural background, ensuring the speech’s language and examples are relatable and inclusive. This strategic alignment aims to make my speech more persuasive and considerate of the audience’s critical perspectives.

References

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