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Course unit, curriculum year 2022–2023
KIE.ENY.389
Persuasive Genres of English, 5 cr
Tampere University
- Description
- Completion options
Teaching periods
Active in period 1 (1.8.2022–23.10.2022)
Active in period 2 (24.10.2022–31.12.2022)
Course code
KIE.ENY.389Language of instruction
EnglishAcademic years
2021–2022, 2022–2023, 2023–2024Level of study
Advanced studiesGrading scale
General scale, 0-5Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Daria DayterResponsible organisation
Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences 100 %
Coordinating organisation
Language Studies 100 %
Common learning outcomes
International outlook and global responsibility
In this course, we will discuss the linguistics approach to persuasion and argumentation. predominantly from the theoretical angles of discourse analysis and pragmatics. The course is organised around the virtual conference ”Influence, Manipulation, and Seduction 2: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Persuasive Language” https://www.english-linguistics1.uni-bayreuth.de/en/Language-and-Persuasion-2/
Learning outcomes
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1
Participation in teaching
16.09.2022 – 21.11.2022
Active in period 1 (1.8.2022–23.10.2022)
Active in period 2 (24.10.2022–31.12.2022)