1 juni 2021
Unit 1: Introduction: reading well
Videos: Video 1: Introduction Video 2: Reading well Homework task(s): Read the introductory text. Make notes on the following three questions: • What does the author want to argue? • How does the author underpin their argument? • Does the argumentation convince you? Why or why not? Suggested tasks for the tutorial: Tutor introduces Assignment 1: Library Assignment and Assignment 2: Critical Reflection Discussion questions on [introductory text] • What is the main point the author wishes to make? • What are the arguments the author puts forward? • What evidence does the author use to support their arguments? • What kind of language does the author use when expressing their point of view? • Does the author argue, or do they just express their opinion? How do you know? Exercise on language use in [introductory text] In [introductory text], how does the author use language to communicate with the reader? Find and annotate examples of language use for the following (try to find two or three examples for each): • Expressing caution 'might', 'may', çould'etc. • Expressing certainty: 'definitely', ít is clear that'etc. • Expressing the author's attitude: 'únfortunately, Í agree', 'suprisingly' etc. • Adressing/involving the reader: 'consider', 'note that', ýou can see that'etc. • Self-mentions; Í', 'we', 'my', 'our'etc.
Philomeen Dol, Elly Dutton, Bryan O'Donovan, Gea Hakker