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

Course coordinators

Agnieszka Daszkiewicz
Ewa Trzaska

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.

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