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900-2001-00L 1 Credits DR D-ARCH , D-MAVT , D-INFK , D-MTEC , D-BIOL , D-HEST

Argumentation Skills: How to Effectively Communicate your Point of View (5028)

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Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:07:37

Abstract

After completing this course, participants are able to:plan the content of arguments in a systematic way,deliver their arguments by using different rhetorical techniques,recognise and respond to arguments that rely on flawed reasoning.

Objective

Would you like to be more persuasive when arguing a point of view? This course can help you to articulate yourself more convincingly in such situations.

Content

The content of the course will be based on established principles of argumentation. Once these principles have been analysed, participants will have the opportunity to experiment in constructing arguments and testing them on their colleagues.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
DR
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 Argumentation Skills: How to Effectively Communicate your Point of View (5028)
**Course of the Language Center UZH and ETH Zurich**
No time listed 30 h semesterly

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