Эффективная коммуникация

2026/2027

ID 1269638

Статус: Факультатив

Кто читает: Департамент иностранных языков

Где читается: Санкт-Петербургская школа гуманитарных наук и искусств

Когда читается: 1-3 модуль

Охват аудитории: для своего кампуса

Преподаватели: Заруцкая Екатерина Витальевна

Язык: английский

Кредиты: 3

Контактные часы: 48

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Abstract

In today's media-saturated world the ability to think clearly and communicate persuasively is more valuable than ever. This course equips students with essential 21st-century skills—communication, critical thinking and media literacy—to become more effective communicators and more informed, thoughtful media consumers. Through hands-on activities such as structured debates, film discussions, reflective journaling and analysis of songs and commercials, students will sharpen their reasoning abilities and learn to make better judgments about the information presented to them in any format. The course also emphasizes self-reflection, giving students the opportunity to recognize and correct their own thinking habits.

Learning Objectives

Strengthen communication skills in English through active participation in structured debates, group discussions and podcast/short video recording.
Develop analytical reasoning and media literacy by examining a wide range of media—including documentaries, music videos and commercials—and by creating their own podcasts or myth-dispelling videos.
Foster reflective habits by guiding students to examine their own thinking processes, communication patterns and decision-making strategies.

Expected Learning Outcomes

Students will improve their communication skills by actively engaging in group discussions, debates and presentations.
Students will enhance their critical thinking skills by producing and analyzing texts of different genres.
Students will improve their reflective skills by contemplating and evaluating course concepts, thinking processes, and communication skills.
Communicate more effectively and persuasively in English through active participation in debates, discussions and recording podcasts or short videos.
Analyze media content critically, identifying persuasive techniques, cognitive shortcuts and potential biases in documentaries, commercials, music videos and other formats.
Reflect on their own thinking habits and communication choices, recognizing areas for growth and applying course concepts to real-life situations.

Course Contents

Debating with Style: Argumentation and Rebuttal
Fallacies and Flawed Thinking: How to Spot Weak Arguments
Seeing Through the Image:
Spotting Misinformation:
Why We Believe:
Project Showcase:

Assessment Elements

Debates
Text Analysis
Reflection Journal
Students submit reflective journal entries that explore how course ideas, concepts, and vocabulary apply to real-life situations.
Project
Students choose one of two project options: • Option 1: Podcast Recording. Students or teams record a podcast discussing course topics and presenting the results of their own research question. • Option 2: Myth-Dispelling Video. Students create short videos that debunk myths or misleading theories.
Group Discussions
Group discussions are based on a selected film or documentary. Students are expected to participate actively and complete either a pre-discussion or post-discussion prompt.

Interim Assessment

2026/2027 3rd module
0.2 * Text Analysis + 0.2 * Reflection Journal + 0.2 * Project + 0.2 * Group Discussions + 0.2 * Debates

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

Bowell, T., & Kemp, G. (2015). Critical Thinking : A Concise Guide: Vol. 4th ed. Routledge.
Face the issues. Intermediate listening and critical thinking skills, Numrich, C., 1997
Forte, J. M., & Horvath, C. P. (2011). Critical Thinking. Hauppauge, NY: Nova Science Publishers, Inc. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=541360
Raise the issues: an integrated approach in critical thinking, Numrich, C., 2004
The vocabulary of critical thinking, Washburn, P., 2010
Критическое мышление : анализируй, сомневайся, формируй свое мнение, Чатфилд, Т., 2019
Чатфилд Т. - Критическое мышление: анализируй, сомневайся, формируй свое мнение. - Альпина Паблишер - 2019 - ISBN: 978-5-96142-092-0 - Текст электронный // ЭБС ZNANIUM - URL: https://znanium.com/catalog/document?id=352171

Recommended Additional Bibliography

Davies, M., & Barnett, R. (2015). The Palgrave Handbook of Critical Thinking in Higher Education. New York, NY: Palgrave Macmillan. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=1172576
Raise the issues: an integrated approach in critical thinking. Answer key, Numrich, C., 2004
Аргументация : десять уроков для начинающих авторов, Уэстон, Э., 2005

Authors

Ursul Natalia Valerevna

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