LN951
Argumentation and Style
This information is for the 2021/22 session.
Teacher responsible
Dr Alison Standring
Pre-requisites
This course is for students who speak English as a foreign language.
Course content
This course will focus on argumentation and style in written and oral communication. Students will analyse written and oral texts to improve their discourse management, language accuracy and language range.
Teaching
This is a 5-week course and each session will last 60-minutes. The course will be offered at four different times during the academic year namely: MT Wks 1-5; MT Wks 7-11; LT Wks 1-5 and LT Wks 7-11.
Course selection videos
Some departments have produced short videos to introduce their courses. Please refer to the course selection videos index page for further information.
Important information in response to COVID-19
Please note that during 2021/22 academic year some variation to teaching and learning activities may be required to respond to changes in public health advice and/or to account for the differing needs of students in attendance on campus and those who might be studying online. For example, this may involve changes to the mode of teaching delivery and/or the format or weighting of assessments. Changes will only be made if required and students will be notified about any changes to teaching or assessment plans at the earliest opportunity.
Key facts
Department: Language Centre
Total students 2020/21: Unavailable
Average class size 2020/21: Unavailable
Personal development skills
- Communication
