Learning outcomes
To make the students aware of the conventions involved in eff ective seminar participation. To enable students to defend and oppose statements of opinion using logically constructed argumentation.
Preparation for seminars in the students' own fi elds of study. After successful completion of the course the students will be
- aware of the conventions governing academic seminars
- distinguish between statements of facts, opinions and feelings
- be able to take part in a seminar debate, as defendant, opponent, chair and member of the audience
- construct a chain of reasoned argument, linking ideas logically and providing appropriate evidence from external sources
- write a seminar paper
Contents
The course will be made up of class sessions, out of class tasks and feed back sessions.
Teaching methods
80 hours of student work including class work as well as guided independent work
Teaching language
EnglishModes of study
Evaluation
Pass/fail.Recommended year of study
ISSS students should take the course in the first year of studies of their academic programme concurrently with the Introduction to Academic Writing course (if not exempted).
Study materials
The necessary materials will be available from the course instructor (for which a small fee will be charged) and/or available on-line.Belongs to following study modules
2009–2010