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Lecturer(s)
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Kratochvíl František, M.A., Ph.D.
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Bond Francis Charles, Ph.D.
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Saad Georges, PhD.
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Sio Joanna Ut-Seong, doc. Ph.D.
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Course content
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-Identification and description of metaphors across different modalities (speech, text, sign, image, gesture) using appropriate terminology -Analysis and explanation of metaphor use in the given context -Discussion of the data in relation to state-of-the-art research in the field -Presentation of findings in both poster and written form -Engagement in polite debate about metaphors with people holding opposing views -Understanding of the role and relevance of metaphors in theoretical frameworks within their own field (e.g., humanities and social sciences)
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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unspecified
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Learning outcomes
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Metaphor is a device that enables us to explain complex matters with reference to simpler objects or concepts and to provide us with cognitive structures to reason about those complex issues in a novel and creative way. Metaphors serve a stylistic, aesthetic, and argumentative function in communication and are therefore omnipresent in public speech and discourse and used as a powerful tool by writers, journalists, scientists, politicians, managers, psychologists, and each of us.
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Prerequisites
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unspecified
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Students will be assessed by: 20%: Readings and quizzes testing the proper understanding 30%: Portfolio (multimodal portfolio of metaphor and figurative speech, may include texts, speech, images, signs, gestures) 20%: Virtual poster presentation of a problém based on the Portfolio 30%: Paper formalising the conclusions discussed in the poster, with reference to the contemporary theory of metaphor and figurative language
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Recommended literature
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