CREDITS 2 (LV) 3 (ECTS) - 32 Contact Hours
We live in times when argumentation in writing and speaking becomes critically important. Increase of the role of the social media makes it essential to learn how to make an argument and analyse the arguments of others. Skills to develop and convey arguments are essential in many settings. This course is an introduction to the theory and practice of argumentation and rhetoric, the approaches of persuasive writing and speech. The aim of the course is to introduce students with the core theories, concepts and approaches of argumentation. The study course is divided into two parts: theoretical approaches and concepts and argumentation trainings. The course will focus on theory and practice of the argumentation; students will be engaged in argumentation trainings, group discussions and creative tasks. Topics include argumentation development, argumentation methods, persuasive writing, argumentation in public speaking. The course is aimed at developing analytical, critical thinking and communication skills for developing argumentation and persuasion skills. During the course, students will be trained when and how to apply a variety of argumentation methods and rhetorical devices in writing and speaking. During the course, students will learn skills to analyse and explore rhetorical structure and style of the argumentation. This course will help students to analyse and apply argumentation, rhetoric and persuasive communication to persuade and recognize when others are trying to persuade students.
- Teacher: Marika Laizāne-Jurkāne