The course teaches engineering scholars how to improve their communication skills, based on theory, examples and practical exercises. Topics include basics of rhetoric (how to be clear), basics of argumentation theory (how to be persuasive), public speaking, grant writing, scientific writing. The main target are engineering scholars; the first 3 weeks, though, can be useful to anyone wishing to improve their communication skills.
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Skills You'll Learn
Persuasive Communication, Critical Thinking, Grant Writing, Time Management, Writing, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Communication, Scientific Methods
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How to persuade
In this week, you will learn some elements of argumentation theory: what we mean by 鈥渁rgumentation鈥�, how we reason when making arguments and based on what assumptions, some examples of argumentation strategies as well as of 鈥渇allacies鈥�.
Taught By
Nicoletta Di Blas
Associate Professor