Understand, describe, and utlilise communicative techniques designed to advance a political concept;

Understand the impact of different approaches to political communication and their impact upon the health of the democratic process;

Understand how political speeches are constructed with the intention of developing persuasive arguments;

Understand and evaluate political authenticity within a shifting political environment where norms and values of democratic discourse are challenged.

(LO1) Evaluate the stylistic construction of political speechmaking.

(LO2) Classify and apply oratorical theories and use them to enhance their presentational skills.

(LO3) Develop a cohesive mastery of the skills used by political figures to deliver convincing arguments and apply them to their own skillset to enhance student employability.

(LO4) Critically evaluate the importance of political speechmaking, the techniques required, and the impact it can have on delivering a convincing message.

(LO5) Deliver a ten minute political speech.

(S1) Critical thinking and evaluating problems.

(S2) Communication and debate skills.

(S3) Respecting whilst influencing others.

(S4) Interpret evidence to advance a critical argument.

Topics covered during the module may include:

Introduction to oratorical theory;

The introduction – opening a political speech;

Political audiences;

Debating freedom of political speech;

Political ‘clap-traps’ and animated gestures;

Authenticity, political visuals, and evidence;

Constructing ideological language;

Fake news and the political interview.

Workshop:
This module will be taught in a single two hour ‘workshop’ through a combination of lecture and seminar activities. The purpose of the lecture is to introduce a concept, with the activities based upon that concept. These activities will drive the learning process. Students will also be expected to engage in private study to prepare for each workshop session.