Argumentative Writing I
[ROM1511]
[7.5h + 7.5h] 2 credits
This course is taught in the 1st semester.
Teacher(s): Francine Thyrion
Language: French
Level: First
Aims
- to frame a simple topic, whether literary or cultural (in the large sense of the word), to place it in its context, to specify the related issues; to gather the pieces of information required to shape a relevant and consistent position towards the topic ;
- to organize these elements towards their communication; to articulate the reflection in language, to present it in a text that is coherent, cohesive and progressive ;
- to use stylistic and rhetorical means that are adapted to the situation.
In the first part, students will practice these competences towards the writing of an argumentative text presenting a well-supported answer to a specific question, which question will be either given or chosen.
Main themes
- basic elements of textual grammar (cohesion/connection, segmentation, coherence, progression) ;
- argumentative discourse : arguments and their development (constructing the object); involvement of the writer; relation to the situation;
- reading argumentative texts : argumentative reference points, both rhetorical and textual
- the writing of an argumentative text: methodology for the development of a formal text; the pragmatic functions of the different moments of a text.
In the first part of the course, presentation of all these elements with introductory exercises.
Content and teaching methods
Working sessions with a mix of problem-solving situations (reading/ writing, paired interactions), and lectures.
Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)