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Learning outcomes

On completion of the course, students are expected to be able to

- construct arguments and use appropriate language in argumentative speech
- recognize and use rhetorical devices
- give informative and persuasive speeches in a well-structured manner
- evaluate, analyze and react to arguments critically
- function in groups according to the roles prescribed by the debating rules

Contents

To achieve the learning outcomes, students will
- use sources to research debate topics and prepare speeches
- analyze, evaluate and construct arguments
- analyze and evaluate speeches
- practice the structure and language of debate speeches
- debate according to rules agreed to in class

Teaching methods

Teaching method	Contact	Online
Tutorials	26 h	0 h
Independent work	28 h	0 h

The average student workload for a 2 credit course is 54 hours (2 x 27). This is a contact course with 26 h of classwork and 28 h of independent guided preparation.

Teaching language

English

Evaluation and evaluation criteria

Pass/fail.
Continuous assessment, satisfactory completion of tasks (specific criteria given with tasks), attendance and active participation, other criteria will be given by the teacher.

Study materials

Will be distributed by the teacher and/or through Moodle.

Belongs to following study modules