Module 1

1) Reflection on argumentation ( Written and oral).
2) To be able to structure an argumentative text.

Texts

1) A.Toynbee, The Chief Features of the Industrial Revolution, 1884 (extract).

2) W. WORDSWORTH, She dwelt among the untrodden ways, from "Lyrical Ballads", 1800
3) T.S.Eliot, essay extract, the Language for Poetry.
4) Jean Claude Trichet and Mario Draghi, La Lettera, from ‘Corriere della Sera', Giovedì 28 Settembre 2011, pagina 3

Process

1) Textual analysis including structural analysis, concept mapping and awareness of textual organization;
2) Reading;
3) Singling out statements;
4) Concepts, examples, clarifications, refutations...;
5) Quality and quantity data;
6) Recognizing connectors;
7) Getting familiar and practice with micro language;
8) Adding new informations to personal background knowledge.

Convention and Style

1) Typical language of argumentation ( specific vocabulary).
2) Nominal style.

Evaluation

1)consistency                      1-5

2)textual organization          1-5                          PASSMARK:10

3)effective use of the language  1-5