Debating 3301-L2PAD
Students are familiarised with language functions used during formal debates and panel discussions. Then they practice using these functions in a variety of situations by playing roles and sometimes by expressing their own views. The subjects covered range from ethical and ecological to social and economic issues. They may be treated seriously as well as light-heartedly. The debates are stimulated by written and audio materials. The suggested order of introducing and practicing the language functions:
1. Interviewing, reading aloud
2. Agreement, doubt and reservation, disagreement. Formal meetings (FH pp.14-20)
3. Refuting and dismissing. Disparagement. (FH p. 22, p. 26)
4. Persuading and convincing. (FH p. 28, p. 30)
5. Exemplifying, emphasising, qualifying, restating. (FH p. 33/4, p. 36).
6. Stalling and hedging. (FH pp. 39-45)
7. Reporting and summarizing
8. Pre-emptive strike. (FH pp. 56-8)
Type of course
Learning outcomes
Students are able to use the language functions enumerated in the full description above in a sensible way during debates on a wide range of issues.
Code reference: K_U03,5,6,16
The student:
K_U03 is able to express himself/herself in English correctly, with precision and coherence, adjusting language forms to the communicational context.
K_U05 is able to monitor and diagnose the correctness of the Polish and English languages in use.
K_U06 is able to use basic language functions such as agreeing, disagreeing, doubt and reservation, exemplification, emphasis or concluding.
K_U16 is able to work in a team and use one's own creativity for the benefit of the whole group, has basic organisational skills.
Assessment criteria
Assessment: active participation and an oral test in which in pairs students act out a short structured roleplay according to instructions. Attendance: the number of absences is allowed in agreement with the regulations of studies.
Bibliography
1. Hargreaves, Roger and Fletcher, Mark. 1981. Arguing and Discussing. London: Evans. (FH)
2. Sather,Thomas (ed.). 1999. Pros and Cons. A debater's Handbook. London & New York: Routledge.
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