Interactive Syllabus

DEBATING IN ENGLISH (CJVC_DE )

Teachers: 

Mgr. Colin Kimbrell

Mgr. Dita Trčková, Ph.D.

Credits: 

2 credits

Aims: 

• to learn how to build clear, effective and evidenced argumentation,

• to get to know main tools of persuasion,

• to develop students' negotiation skills.

The emphasis is placed on the development of students' analytical and critical thinking within discussions on a wide range of topics on current social events, including multiculturalism and intercultural competences.

Teaching methods:

dual mode: debates in small groups online + fulfillment of written tasks posted in Interactive syllabi in IS

Online classes will be held via Zoom:

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Passcode: 327246

Assessment:

• active participation (80% attendance) 

• a written report and reflection: the report will summarize the key points of debating that the student has learned in the course and contain examples from seminars; the reflection will comment on how successful the student has been in fulfilling the key points of debating in seminars and in which areas they still need to improve

• mini-research on a specific debating format and presentation of findings, i.e. background, procedures and rules (could be supplemented by a video example)

Teaching materials:

• Edward DE. Chazal (2012) Oxford English for Academic Purposes B2. Oxford: OUP.

• Edward DE. Chazal and S. Mccarter (2012) Oxford English for Academic Purposes C1. Oxford: OUP.

• additional materials and videos