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French B2-C1: Debating and Presentation Skills

Français B2-C1 : Débat et présentation orale

Does not take place this semester. No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding course directly at "Language Center of UZH and ETH Zürich". Course fees: Registration dates:
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:15:40

Abstract

Based on the main controversial issues of the moment, this course offers participants the opportunity to reflect on the rhetorical tools essential to the art of debate and to put these tools into practice in order to improve their ability to express themselves quickly, effectively, and fluently.

Objective

This course allows participants to develop specific skills in oral expression, as well as comprehension, in the context of controversial discussion. After observing various practices and rhetorical tools in the art of debate in an initial phase, participants put the theory into practice in order to produce clearly structured argumentation and improve their ability to interact effectively rhetorically and quickly in a controversial debate.

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General Information

Language
French
Levels
DS
Frequency
Semesterly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
Anmeldemodalitäten, Datum und Ort dieser Leistungskontrolle wird ausschliesslich vom Sprachenzentrum UZH/ETH festgelegt.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Français B2-C1 : Débat et présentation orale (Sprachenzentrum)
Does not take place this semester. **Kurs vom Sprachenzentrum der UZH und der ETH Zürich**
No time listed 14 h semesterly

Offered In

  • Science in Perspective (In “Science in Perspective”-courses students learn to reflect on ETH’s STEM subjects from the perspective of humanities, political and social sciences. Only the courses listed below will be recognized as "Science in Perspective" courses.)
    • Language Courses of the UZH and ETH Zurich (A maximum of 3 credit points from language courses may be recognised in the category "Science in Context" throughout the entire bachelor's and master's degree program. Moreover, the following restrictions apply: In the case of the European languages English, French, Italian and Spanish, only advanced language courses from level B2 will be credited. German language courses are credited from level C2. Only the courses listed below will be recognized as "Science in Perspective" courses. Course fees: Registration dates: )