Reflection on argumentation (written and oral)

Process:

·        Textual analysis including structural analysis, concept mapping and awareness of textual organization.

·        Reading singling out: statements, concepts, argumentations, clarifications, refutations, examples, quality and quantity data (recognizing connectors). Getting familiar and practiced with micro-language

·        Adding new information to background knowledge

·        Conventions and style: typical language of argumentation (specific vocabulary, nominal style)

Module Aim:

·        the student is able to write an argumentative text and  rmanage topics

Evaluation scaling:

·        consistency

·        textual organization

·        effective use of the language

Texts

• A. TOYNBEE, The Chief Features of the Industrial Revolution, 1884 (Extract)
• W. WORDSWORTH, She dwelt among the untrodden ways, from “Lyrical Ballads”, 1800
• T. S. ELIOT, Eliot's Notes towards the Definition of Culture, 1948 (Extract)
• M. DRAGHI, J. C. TRICHET, La lettera, from “Corriere della Sera”, giovedì 29/9/2011, p. 3