Lots of great assignment ideas were suggested in class last night. I'm afraid that I don't have much original to offer, but I'd like to throw in my support for a few that we discussed.
I like the idea of working on a larger project and reporting in stages--one that may have multimodal attributes. The first part of the project could reflect researched rhetorical foundations, possibly a traditional brief paper of sorts. The final project may inlcude a Prezi presentation or a document that would fit the guidelines for a Kairos-style project. Another approach for this type of project may be to create a website which would showcase the content.
Another assignment that interested me was creating a profile of one rhetorician, documenting his or her contribution or effect on contemporary rhetoric. Then, we could analyze an artifact(s) through the lens of the particular rhetorician.
A third possibility might compare or contrast similar content delivered in different media. How are the rhetorical situations different? How are persuasive strategies are used? What is the impact of the medium on the content and its efficacy?
Again, there were many good ideas generated in class last night. I look forward to the upcoming projects--whatever they may be!
