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Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Debating Skills
Module Code	EN104A
School	SALIS
Online Module Resources
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

The aim of this module is to: introduce students to debating as a discourse mode; develop skills in proposing and defending a line of argument; engage in critical contemporary debates in society; manage learning via electronic portfolio (LOLIPOP).The minimum exit level for this module is B2:2

Learning Outcomes

1. Define and set out theoretical underpinnings of a motion
2. Use the skill of rebuttal, including the use of supporting evidence
3. Demonstrate ability to work effectively in teams
4. Display knowledge of specialised vocabulary pertaining to a given topic or field
5. Self-assess oral language skills
6. Plan short-term goals for the development of debating skills

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Seminars	12	Debating & language skills development
Debate	12	group debates
Independent learning	101	Researching topics, preparing debates and creating LOLIPOP portfolio
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Information gathering skills.
Presentation skills.

Voice modulation & body language.
Functions of agreeing and disagreeing.

Compensation Strategies.
Management of interaction (including listening and note-taking).

Negotiation of meaning.
Summarizing skills.

Team work skills.
Management of learning.

Self-assessment, goal setting, reporting on learning.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Oral examination/interview	Group debate	20%	Week 6
Oral examination/interview	Group debate	70%	Week 12
Portfolio	Completion of LOLIPOP portfolio	10%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Bowell, T & Kemp, G: 2005, Critical Thinking, 2nd, Routledge, London,
Blundel, R: 1998, Effective Business Communication, Prentice Hall, New York,
Hasling, J.: 1975, The Audience, The Message, The Speaker, McGrawHill Book Company,

Other Resources

None

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Timetable this semester: Timetable for EN104A

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