Universal and culture-bound aspects of communication 3300-UKEK-OG

1. Types of arguments and their cognitive underpinnings
2. Explicit and implicit communication
3. Figurative language in persuasive discourse
4. Humor in persuasion
5. Understanding and misunderstanding
6. Evidentials, modality and discourse connectives in argumentation
7. “Face” and its manifestations in English-language communication

Term 2023Z:

None

Type of course

general courses

Mode

Remote learning

Prerequisites (description)

(in Polish) Przedmiot w języku angielskim na poziomie B2+. W zajęciach uczestniczyć mogą wyłącznie studenci drugiego lub trzeciego roku studiów licencjackich (lub trzeciego i czwartego rok, jeśli studia trwają cztery lata) oraz pierwszego lub drugiego roku studiów magisterskich, a w przypadku studiów jednolitych magisterskich - studenci czwartego lub piątego roku.

Course coordinators

Michał Obszyński
Agnieszka Piskorska

Learning outcomes

Knowledge:
Students are able to identify and discuss key notions in rhetoric and communication.
Skills:
Students are able to analyse persuasive discourse.
Students are able to use specific conversational techniques in practice.
Social competences:
Students develop awareness of the role of communication in social contexts.

Assessment criteria

Attendance is mandatory, 3 absences are allowed. There are two components of the final assessment: presenting a short argumentative talk at the end of the term (80%) and participation in class discussions (20%)

Bibliography

Term 2023Z:

None

Additional information

Information on level of this course, year of study and semester when the course unit is delivered, types and amount of class hours - can be found in course structure diagrams of apropriate study programmes. This course is related to the following study programmes:

Additional information (registration calendar, class conductors, localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system:

Description of 3300-UKEK-OG in USOSweb