Not available in 2020/21
LN951     
Argumentation and Style

This information is for the 2020/21 session.

Teacher responsible

Ms Alison Standring PEL.6.0.1e

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

4 hours of classes in the MT. 4 hours of classes in the LT.

This course will be offered at four different times during the academic year namely: MT Wks 2-5; MT Wks 7-10; LT Wks 2-5; LT Wks 7-10

Important information in response to COVID-19

Please note that during 2020/21 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 situation of students in attendance on campus and those studying online during the early part of the academic year. For assessment, this may involve changes to mode of 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 2019/20: Unavailable

Average class size 2019/20: Unavailable

Guidelines for interpreting course guide information

Personal development skills

  • Communication