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How to have a conversation
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Course introduction, ice-breakers Expressions for beginning and ending a conversation; questioning techniques.
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Parts of a discussion 1: The difference between a conversation and a discussion.
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The components of a group discussion: opinions, reasons and examples.
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Parts of a discussion 2: Unpacking ideas.
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Making questions and employing techniques for supporting your discussion partner. Short discussion 1
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Evaluating opinions: Ideas that make sense.
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How to respond to an opinion; evaluating whether an opinion is logical, true, realistic, practical or ordinary. Short discussion 2
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Identifying issues: Current affairs and hot topics
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Reading for issues; finding controversial topics to inspire discussion from various sources. Short discussion 3
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Preparation for major discussion: Using a discussion planner
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Brainstorming ideas and choosing an appropriate issue to prepare for discussion. Short discussion 4
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First major discussion
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Assessed discussions based on topics chosen by students (1).
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Persuasive opinions: Arguing for and against
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Feedback is given from the first major discussion. Persuasive words for strengthening your case will be taught. Short discussion 5
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Generalizing and theorizing: Making deductions based on observation
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The advantages and disadvantages of generalizing for theory construction. Short discussion 6
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Opposing opinions and rebuttals: Expressing disagreement respectfully
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Expressions for opposing an opinion; practice in argument rebuttal. Short discussion 7
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Second major discussion
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Assessed discussions based on topics chosen by students (2).
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Disagreeing: The path to new knowledge
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Natural expressions to disagree with an opinon; playing the devil's advocate. Short discussion 8
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Collaborative story writing: Working together to create a narrative
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Brainstorming story elements: genre, characters, setting and plot. Short discussion 9
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Story telling and preparation for final discussion
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Students tell their stories in pairs. Suitable issues for the final discussion are explored. Short discussion 10. Students submit workbooks
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Third major discussion
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Assessed discussions based on topics chosen by students (3).
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