Workshop "Speculation through Conditionals and Modals"

Whichever written discourse in the academic discipline you endeavour to undertake, be it linguistic, cultural or scientific, you will be interpreting the results of your study and drawing conclusions. Therefore, it is vital to apply tentative language in order to indicate their speculative nature. Crucially, these methods of speculation should be used judiciously. Otherwise, if they are employed excessively, they are likely to undermine the persuasive capability of your argument. In contrast, the lack of speculation may be regarded as an attempt to impose your views on the reader, who might falsely regard them as facts. In this practical workshop, we will analyse various ways of speculation within the academic context and develop its use strategically, effectively as well as accurately in order to make the intended impression on the reader.

Tutor: Aaron Chan-Fedorov has been teaching and specialising in exam preparation for over ten years both in the UK and in Russia. Together with his pedagogical background, Aaron also has an additional decade of experience delivering workshops and staff training within a number of international media companies and news agencies both in the UK and the US.

Working language: English
Time: 4 December 2019, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Location: 11 Pokrovsky Boulevard, bldg. K, Room 416
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