Subject
Debating Techniques
- code 12302
- course 3
- term Semester 2
- type OB
- credits 3
Main language of instruction: Spanish
Teaching staff
Introduction
Speaking in public has become an indispensable tool in the professional field. The subject aims that the student acquires sufficient communicative abilities to transmit knowledge with clarity, to argue in a logical way and against arguing. The student will learn to formulate and express their knowledge and ideas with serenity and confidence. And it will improve their ability to listen and evaluate diverse opinions.
Pre-course requirements
To be aware of the need to know how to argue and be motivated to test your ability for debate and speak in public.
Objectives
Know the proper oratory skills that are possessed and those that need some attention
Elaborate organized discourses: Selecting an appropriate scheme, using appropriate transitions when going from one idea to another and creating a solid introduction and conclusion
Determine the purpose of the speech: inform, persuade, entertain or inspire.
Project sincerity and conviction
Make proper use of words and your organization
Use a body language that enhances the message and greater credibility
Use the volume, tone, speed and quality of the voice to reflect meaning and interest in the message. Use pauses that enhance it and use vocal diversity directly and naturally
Select visual aids that are appropriate and use them correctly with ease and confidence
Acquire the ability to persuade people, making them understand and accept your ideas
Make assessments to other speakers, reinforcing critical thinking, feedback and motivation skills
Competences / Learning outcomes of the degree programme
- E06 - Awareness of and respect for different points of view resulting from cultural and social diversity.
- E10 - Ability to define research topics which can contribute knowlege and contribute to cultural debate.
- E14 - To develop the ability for critical analysis with regard to literary and artistic expression.
- E17 - To acquire knowledge of the situation in Europe from a comparative perspective.
- E21 - To master the different levels and functions of language.
- E25 - Ability to communicate orally in one's own language and other languages using the terminology and resources accepted in the cultural framework of each language
- E29 - Skills for mediating in conflicts involving intercultural factors.
- E36 - To promote the cultural dimension as a resource in institutions, markets, industries and companies.
- E38 - To be aware of the problem surrounding information sources in international issues.
- G01 - To analyse and interpret social and cultural environments to identify need, opportunities, weaknesses and strenghts..
- G02 - To lead, cooordinate and form part of interdisciplinary work teams.
- G03 - To search for and/or administer economic resources within the framework of an institution or company, or a cultural programmes, project or service.
- G04 - To know how to communicate, encourage and mediate between the various agents involved in a cultural project, programme or service.
- G05 - To act responsibly and produce high-quality, rigorous and efficient work that benefits society.
- G06 - To demonstrate an ability to be open and flexible with regards to cultural and socil diversity.
- G08 - Ability to carry out research.
Learning outcomes of the subject
- The student will remove all inhibitions and barriers that impede fluency when speaking in public.
- The student will logically structure the arguments to be able to translate the main ideas clearly.
- The student will work on their synthesis ability to make clear and concise speeches.
- The student will be able to analyse speeches.
- The student will know all the formal fallacies to be able to identify them quickly.
- The student will know how to make counterarguments.
- The student will be versatile enough to vary the arguments based on feedback received.
- The student will know the key elements for making arguments.
- The student will be able to select relevant arguments.
- The student will make proper use of rhetorical figures.
- The student will encourage critical thinking.
- The student will combine creativity and originality to surprise when creating the message.
- The student will analyse statistical data and apply it to the argumentation.
Syllabus
Chapter 1 Disinhibition
1.1 Analysis of strong points
1.2 Communication coaching process
Chapter 2 Analysis of form
2.1 Nonverbal language
2.2 Movement and rhythm
2.3 Persuasion and unconsciousness
Chapter 3 Important points in an argumentation
3.1 Criterion in arguments selection
3.2 Structuring of information
Chapter 4 Favourable Contextualisation
Chapter 4 Analysis of speeches and speakers
4.1 Current speeches
4.2 Historical speeches
Chapter 5 Discussion Analysis
Chapter 6 Formal fallacies
Chapter 7 Manipulation of statistics
Chapter 8 Protocol
8.1 Red Lines
8.2 Adequation
Teaching and learning activities
In person
The course will combine practical sessions with lecture sessions by the professor. The practical sessions will include discussions, speeches and analysis of different historical arguments.
Evaluation systems and criteria
In person
50% final speech
50% participation in class
Bibliography and resources
- Ericson, M. John; The debaters guide; 3rd Edition 2003 by Southern Illinois University Press
- Crowley, Sharon; Ancient rethoric for contemporany students; 2004; Pearson educationc Inc.
- Hogan, kevin; The psycology of persuation; 2004; Pelican publishing company, Grenta
- Weston, Anthony; Las claves de la argumentación; 2001; Ariel S.A.
- Schopenhauer, Arthur; El Arte de tener Razón
- Blackburn, S; tink, a compelling introduction to philosophy; 1999 Oxford University Press
Teaching and learning material
Universitat Internacional de Catalunya - Barcelona