ENGLISH FOR DEBATING 1

Année du cours : 2 année(s)

Etablissement : IÉSEG School of Management

Langue : English

Période : S1

Students should have a minimum level of B1 in the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)

– articulate ideas with increased confidence for greater oral impact
– express ideas with increased precision
– counter an argument with skill
– demonstrate increased understanding of the importance of non-verbal communication
– demonstrate understanding of constructive feedback and developed ability to offer pertinent peer feedback
– hold a clear and objective debate in English using the British parliamentary style
– understand the value of skills acquired for future application in teamwork and leadership contexts
– be equipped to apply these skills in professional life

– The rules and language of debating
– Non-verbal communication strategies and coaching
– How to structure an argument
– Building arguments for and against
– Debating strategies
– Practice and full debates