Study programme 2019-2020Français
Manipulation Strategies (the art of mental trickery and manipulation)
Programme component of Advanced Master's in Language Sciences - Communication and Living Together in The Scandinavian AreaResearch Institute for Language science and Technology

Students are asked to consult the ECTS course descriptions for each learning activity (AA) to know what assessment methods are planned for the end of Q3

CodeTypeHead of UE Department’s
contact details
Teacher(s)
UL-S1-SCANDI-338-MOptional UESTAQUET AnneS808 - Philosophie et Histoire des Sciences
  • STAQUET Anne

Language
of instruction
Language
of assessment
HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) CreditsWeighting Term
  • Français
Français151500055.001st term

AA CodeTeaching Activity (AA) HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) Term Weighting
L-ISCL-011Manipulation Strategies (the art of mental trickery and manipulation)1515000Q1100.00%
Programme component

Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

  • Have a complete understanding. Analyse any communicative situation (real or depicted) in reference to the theoretical and methodological frameworks within various scientific approaches to language.
    • Master and appropriately mobilise knowledge and methodological approaches to understand and explain the normal/atypical/pathological functioning of individuals, groups or organisations, using any form of language.
    • Analyse and model a communicative situation (individually or collectively) by critically selecting isolated theories and suitable methodological approaches.
    • Critically analyse the extent and limitations of different types of intervention in a situation of linguistic nature.
  • Communicate effectively. Communicate and exchange information in a structured and adapted way to the intended purpose and relevant public.
    • Present and structure data in a clear, precise, neutral, and non-oriented way.
    • Present (orally and in writing) the results of an intervention (study, analysis, investigation, etc.) to adequately inform a target audience.
  • Work collaboratively. Work effectively with different actors as part of a team or a network of professionals.
    • Implement the most effective ways of interpersonal collaboration in a given collaborative situation.
    • Listen to team members and partners. Encourage expressing a shared opinion. Accept and discuss a different point of view than theirs.
  • Have a willingness to keep learning. Assess and pursue professional and personal development.
    • Monitor knowledge and methodological approaches in order to evolve their thinking and practice.
    • Learn from practice (based particularly on assessment). Question themselves.
    • Analyse their personal functioning and adapt their professional attitudes.
    • Continue to train and improve their skills.
  • Have a complete understanding. Analyse any communicative situation (real or depicted) in reference to the theoretical and methodological frameworks within various scientific approaches to language.
    • Master and appropriately mobilise knowledge and methodological approaches to understand and explain the normal/atypical/pathological functioning of individuals, groups or organisations, using any form of language.
    • Analyse and model a communicative situation (individually or collectively) by critically selecting isolated theories and suitable methodological approaches.
    • Critically analyse the extent and limitations of different types of intervention in a situation of linguistic nature.
  • Communicate effectively. Communicate and exchange information in a structured and adapted way to the intended purpose and relevant public.
    • Present and structure data in a clear, precise, neutral, and non-oriented way.
    • Present (orally and in writing) the results of an intervention (study, analysis, investigation, etc.) to adequately inform a target audience.
  • Work collaboratively. Work effectively with different actors as part of a team or a network of professionals.
    • Implement the most effective ways of interpersonal collaboration in a given collaborative situation.
    • Listen to team members and partners. Encourage expressing a shared opinion. Accept and discuss a different point of view than theirs.
  • Have a willingness to keep learning. Assess and pursue professional and personal development.
    • Monitor knowledge and methodological approaches in order to evolve their thinking and practice.
    • Learn from practice (based particularly on assessment). Question themselves.
    • Analyse their personal functioning and adapt their professional attitudes.
    • Continue to train and improve their skills.
  • Adopt a specialist approach to Communication and Living Together in The Scandinavian Area. Master the linguistic, cultural and methodological knowledge to undertake research in different fields of the Scandinavian world.
    • Master communication rules necessary for the investigation of linguistic and cultural issues in Scandinavia.
    • Understand and analyse the cultural dynamics in Scandinavian companies.
    • Identify current research issues in Scandinavian cultural and linguistic fields.

Learning Outcomes of UE

At the end of the course, students will be able to analyse a discourse and identify the principle manipulation techniques used.

Content of UE

The course presents different analysis methods to identify manipulation strategies. Numerous exercises will be carried out to enable the students to identify the techniques easily.

Prior Experience

Not applicable

Type of Assessment for UE in Q1

  • Oral examination

Q1 UE Assessment Comments

Not applicable

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

  • Oral examination

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

Not applicable

Type of Resit Assessment for UE in Q1 (BAB1)

  • N/A

Q1 UE Resit Assessment Comments (BAB1)

Not applicable

Type of Teaching Activity/Activities

AAType of Teaching Activity/Activities
L-ISCL-011
  • Cours magistraux
  • Conférences
  • Travaux pratiques
  • Exercices de création et recherche en atelier

Mode of delivery

AAMode of delivery
L-ISCL-011
  • Face to face

Required Reading

AA
L-ISCL-011

Required Learning Resources/Tools

AARequired Learning Resources/Tools
L-ISCL-011Not applicable

Recommended Reading

AA
L-ISCL-011

Recommended Learning Resources/Tools

AARecommended Learning Resources/Tools
L-ISCL-011Robert-Vincent Joule et Jean-Léon Beauvois, Petit traité de manipulation à l'usage des honnêtes gens, Grenoble, Presse Universitaire de Grenoble.
Normand Baillargeon, Petit cours d'autodéfense intellectuelle, Québec, Lux éditeur.
Pascal Durand (éd.), Les nouveaux mots du pouvoir. Abécédaire critique, Bruxelles, Aden éditions.

Other Recommended Reading

AAOther Recommended Reading
L-ISCL-011Not applicable

Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next

AAGrade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next
L-ISCL-011Authorized
(*) HT : Hours of theory - HTPE : Hours of in-class exercices - HTPS : hours of practical work - HD : HMiscellaneous time - HR : Hours of remedial classes. - Per. (Period), Y=Year, Q1=1st term et Q2=2nd term
Date de génération : 13/07/2020
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