Debating Skills Field of study: International Studies in Political Science and Diplomacy
Programme code: W3-S1MS21.2024

Module name: Debating Skills
Module code: W3-MS-S1-DS
Programme code: W3-S1MS21.2024
Semester: winter semester 2024/2025
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
This module aims to familiarize the student with the stages of public speaking and the practical techniques for preparing for them. Upon completing the module, the student should know how to identify factors that contribute to effective public speaking. The student will also acquire the skills to prepare speeches, present their arguments, and defend their point of view.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
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 uses knowledge of public speaking theory to communicate with the public. [DS_K01]
 MS_1_K04 [4/5]
The student is prepared to participate actively in public life. [DS_K02]
 MS_1_K02 [4/5] MS_1_K03 [3/5]
The student can prepare and deliver an effective public speech. [DS_U01]
 MS_1_U07 [4/5] MS_1_U08 [5/5]
The student can publicly present his position substantively with respect for dissenting views. [DS_U02]
 MS_1_U03 [5/5] MS_1_U05 [3/5]
The student has a basic knowledge of interpersonal and social communication processes. [DS_W01]
 MS_1_W10 [5/5] MS_1_W11 [4/5]
The student knows the methods and techniques used in public speaking. [DS_W02]
 MS_1_W06 [4/5] MS_1_W08 [5/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
practical classes [W3-MS-S1-DS_C] 30 Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Activating method – educational games [b03] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating method – staged drama/drama [b06] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Activating method – peer learning [b08] 
Activating method – flipped classroom [b09] 
SWOT analysis [b10] 
Demonstration-imitation [c06] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Value-based methods – expressive methods [c09] 
Observation [e06] 
Simulation [e07] 
Self-education [f01] 
Conceptual work [f03]  		course work DS_K01 DS_K02 DS_U01 DS_U02 DS_W01 DS_W02
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Search for materials and review activities necessary for class participation [a01] Preparation for classes
reviewing literature, documentation, tools and materials as well as the specifics of the syllabus and the range of activities indicated in it as required for full participation in classes
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Developing practical skills [a03] Preparation for classes
activities involving the repetition, refinement and consolidation of practical skills, including those developed during previous classes or new skills necessary for the implementation of subsequent elements of the curriculum (as preparation for class participation)
Studying the literature used in and the materials produced in class [c02] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
exploring the studied content, inquiring, considering, assimilating, interpreting it, or organizing knowledge obtained from the literature, documentation, instructions, scenarios, etc., used in class as well as from the notes or other materials/artifacts made in class
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
Development of a corrective action plan as well as supplementary/corrective tasks [d02] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reviewing and selecting tasks and activities enabling the elimination of errors indicated by the academic teacher, their verification or correction resulting in completing the task with at least the minimum passing grade
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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