Debating Skills Field of study: International Studies in Political Science and Diplomacy
Programme code: W3-S1MS21.2.2022

Module name: Debating Skills
Module code: DES
Programme code: W3-S1MS21.2.2022
Semester:
  • winter semester 2023/2024
  • winter semester 2022/2023
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Description:
To acquaint students with the secrets of effective public speaking. After completing the module, the student should know necessary to identify factors influencing public speaking. He will also acquire the ability to deliver his speeches and defend his point of view.
Prerequisites:
The student should know the basic terms in the field of knowledge about society.
Key reading:
Fish S., Winning Arguments: What Works and Doesn't Work in Politics, the Bedroom, the Courtroom, and the Classroom, 2016. Herring J., How to Argue. Powerfully, Persuasively, Positively, 2010. Khurana R., Russ I., Nguyen K., Sadajadi N., Public Speaking Skills and Essentials of Debating: Public Speaking and Debate, 2016. Phillips L., Hicks W.S., Springer D.R, Basic debate, 2005. Rusher W.A., How to win an arguments, 1981. Spence G,, How to argue and win etery time, 1995.
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
The student is prepared to participate in public life actively. [DES_K_1]
 MS_1_K02 [5/5]
The student uses knowledge of the theory of public speaking in communicating with the environment. [DES_K_2]
 MS_1_K01 [3/5]
The student an prepare an effective public speech and deliver it. [DES_U_1]
 MS_1_U08 [5/5] MS_1_U10 [4/5]
The student present his / her own position in public substantively, respecting different views. [DES_U_2]
 MS_1_U03 [5/5] MS_1_U08 [4/5] MS_1_U10 [4/5]
He/she has the linguistic competence to communicate efficiently in public debates in a foreign language. [DES_U_3]
 MS_1_U03 [4/5] MS_1_U10 [4/5] MS_1_U13 [4/5]
The student has basic knowledge of the methods and techniques used in public speaking. [DES_W_1]
 MS_1_W13 [3/5] MS_1_W19 [5/5]
The student as basic knowledge of the processes of interpersonal and social communication. [DES_W_2]
 MS_1_W19 [5/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Credit [DES_w_1]
The verification of learning outcomes is precisely defined in the syllabus created for the module.
 DES_K_1 DES_K_2 DES_U_1 DES_U_2 DES_U_3 DES_W_1 DES_W_2
Form of teaching Student's own work Assessment of the learning outcomes
Type Description (including teaching methods) Number of hours Description Number of hours
laboratory classes [DES_fs_1]
Classes are conducted using the following methods: - moderated discussion, - explanatory description, - roundtable discussion, - the "brainstorming" method, - debates, - analysing and solving practical and theoretical problems.
 30
Students’ own work includes: - reading the necessary literature for the course, - activity during classes, - preparation of oral presentations, - preparation for the completion of the course.
 45 Credit [DES_w_1]
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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