Lecturer(s)
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Shurma Svitlana, M.A., Ph.D.
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Course content
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- What is verbal manipulation? - Manipulations in conversations - Manipulations in presentations - Manipulations in writing - How to deal with manipulation
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming), Practice exercises, Text analysis, E-learning
- Home preparation for classes
- 20 hours per semester
- Preparation for course credit
- 50 hours per semester
- Participation in classes
- 20 hours per semester
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prerequisite |
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Knowledge |
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analyse the text from a linguistic and pragmatic perspectives |
analyse the text from a linguistic and pragmatic perspectives |
Skills |
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have a C1 level of English |
have a C1 level of English |
express and argue about one's thoughts and opinions coherently in the English language |
express and argue about one's thoughts and opinions coherently in the English language |
learning outcomes |
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Knowledge |
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assess manipulation at work, in interpersonal relations and one's behaviour |
assess manipulation at work, in interpersonal relations and one's behaviour |
analyse the text and message from the perspective of manipulation |
analyse the text and message from the perspective of manipulation |
understand the types of manipulation |
understand the types of manipulation |
explain the difference between manipulation, lie, persuasion, ideology, fake news, deception, etc. |
explain the difference between manipulation, lie, persuasion, ideology, fake news, deception, etc. |
Skills |
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improve in identifying different types of manipulation |
improve in identifying different types of manipulation |
create texts and verbal messages that help to achieve a personal or business goal without being manipulative |
create texts and verbal messages that help to achieve a personal or business goal without being manipulative |
determine and evaluate manipulation in oneself and others and critically address the situation |
determine and evaluate manipulation in oneself and others and critically address the situation |
apply the knowledge received in the course to succeed in business communication, e.g. during negotiations, managerial work, sales, etc. |
apply the knowledge received in the course to succeed in business communication, e.g. during negotiations, managerial work, sales, etc. |
teaching methods |
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Knowledge |
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Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming) |
E-learning |
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming) |
E-learning |
Individual work of students |
Individual work of students |
Methods for written tasks (e.g. comprehensive exams, written tests) |
Methods for written tasks (e.g. comprehensive exams, written tests) |
Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book) |
Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book) |
Self-reflection |
Self-reflection |
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing) |
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing) |
Skills |
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Analysis of a presentation |
Analysis of a presentation |
Demonstration |
Demonstration |
Teamwork |
Teamwork |
Practice exercises |
Practice exercises |
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming) |
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming) |
Individual work of students |
Individual work of students |
Students working in pairs |
Students working in pairs |
Activities related to graphics and visual arts |
Activities related to graphics and visual arts |
Activating (Simulation, games, dramatization) |
Activating (Simulation, games, dramatization) |
Self-reflection |
Self-reflection |
assessment methods |
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Knowledge |
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Grade (Using a grade system) |
Analysis of the student's performance |
Analysis of the student's performance |
Grade (Using a grade system) |
Preparation of a presentation, giving a presentation |
Preparation of a presentation, giving a presentation |
Didactic test |
Didactic test |
Essay |
Essay |
Recommended literature
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Amernic, J. and R. Craig. CEO Speak: The Language of Corporate Leadership. Montreal and Kingston: McGill-Queen's University Press, 2006. ISBN 0-7735-3037-1.
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Clancy, J.J. The Invisible Powers. The Language of Business. Lanham: Lexington Books, 1989. ISBN 0-7391-0073-4.
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Van Fleet, J.K. The Complete Guide to Verbal Manipulation. Paramus: Prentice Hall, 1984. ISBN 0-13-083581-1.
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