MODULE AIM:  

• Reflection on argumentation (written and oral) 
•  To organize a text and a speech
•  Be able to structure an argumentative text

TEXT ANALYZED:

• A.TOYNBEE, The Chief of Features of the Industrial Revolution,1884 (extract).
• T.S.ELIOT, Essay. Developing an argument. Extract from a series of talks broadcast to Geramany after World War II.
• M.DRAGHI, J.C TRICHET, La Lettera, from "Corriere della sera", Giovedì 29 settembre 2011,pagina 3.

PROCESS USED:

• Textual analysis including structural analysis,concepts mapping and awareness of textual organization.
• Reading
• Singling out statements,concepts,examples,clarifications,refutations.
• Distinguish quantitative and qualitative data
• Recognize connectors
• Get familiar and practice with micro-language
• Add new information to personal background knowledge

CONVENTION AND STYLE:

• Typical language of argumentation (vocabulary)
• Nominal style