ISMAT 22676

Communication and Argumentation Workshop

• ApresentaçãoPresentation

  This course unit aims to strengthen the student in the adequate use of Portuguese and highlight the differences between oral and written language, through theoretical and practical support. Additionally, the UC aims to develop essential communication skills so that students feel more comfortable and secure to present projects, ideas, products and services. It aims to stimulate critical reading, which is important for the development of skills associated with analytical and critical thinking.
• ProgramaProgramme

  Área de preenchimento obrigatório. S1. Communication 1.1. Principles of communication 1.2. Interpersonal and organizational communication  1.3. Communication in groups and teams 1.4. Public speech   S2. Argumentation  2.1. Conceptual framework of an argument 2.2. Optimizing Claims, Proposition, Evidence and Reasoning 2.3. Building extended cases: arguments about facts, values, and policies 2.4. Assessment and communication of arguments in a critical manner
• ObjectivosObjectives

  LG1 - Understand the principles that guide interpersonal and business communication  LG2 - Build arguments based on a structured analytical process LG3 - Analyze a discourse or theme and argue critically LG4 - Build a speech and defend ideas in public  
• BibliografiaBibliography

  Beebe, S. A., Beebe, S. J., Ivy, D. K. (2022). Communication: Principles for a lifetime (8 th Ed. - Global Edition). Pearson.   DeVito, J. A. (2015). Human Communication: The Basic Course (13 th Ed. - Global Edition). Pearson.    Inch, E. S., Tudor, K. H. (2014). Critical Thinking and Communication: The Use of Reason in Argument (7 th Ed. - Global Edition). Pearson.  
• MetodologiaMethodology

  - Theoretical exposition (TM1) of the main contents of the Syllabus (S); Group dynamic (TM2); Case studies (TM3); Peer Instruction (TM4).   - Continuous Evaluation 1 global written assessment test (35%); Development and presentation of 2 group work assignments; (25%+25%=50%); Active participation during the class dynamics and tasks (15%). The approval in UC by continuous assessment requires a minimum score of 7 points in any of the assessment components.   - Exam Evaluation Students who have not obtained a positive mark in the regular evaluation scheme have access to the exam scheme (100%).
• LínguaLanguage

  Português
• TipoType

  Semestral
• ECTS

  3
• NaturezaNature

  Mandatory
• EstágioInternship

  Não