Scientific-Technical Discourse: Structure, Language, & Genres
Understanding Scientific-Technical Discourse
Scientific-technical discourse involves the objective study of physical reality, encompassing both theoretical knowledge and its practical application.
Key Characteristics
- Produced in the field of cultural transmission of knowledge.
- Is verifiable.
- Uses jargon and neologisms.
- Recipients may be experts in the field or simply interested in it.
- Presents a clear logical structure, is precise, and clear.
Principles of Scientific Discourse
- Objectivity: Contents must
The Evolution of Rhetoric Through the Ages
Historical Evolution
1. Rhetoric in the Middle Ages:
– Rhetoric is increasingly losing weight compared to dialectic and grammar.
– However, the desire to safeguard the classics keeps rhetoric alive, mostly in the fields of the arts and religion.
– Rhetoric and its relationship with the poetic are also present in the Middle Ages, as Spang says, “both versified texts and prose writing are considered forms of eloquence.”
2. Rhetoric in the Renaissance:
– Rhetoric and poetics remain closely linked.
Read MoreUnderstanding Different Writing Formats
Narrative Writing Essentials
A narrative tells a story, typically set in the past. It can be based on real events or be entirely imaginary.
Structure
- Paragraph 1: Introduce the characters and explain the background.
- Paragraph 2: Describe the main event(s).
- Paragraph 3: Explain what happened in the end (resolution).
Linkers
Useful linking words include: Also, although, as, as well, because, but.
Useful Expressions
- I will never forget it.
- It was the best day of my life.
Content Tips
- Add detail to make the story
Competency Portfolios in University Education
Understanding the Learning Portfolio
The portfolio is a personal document, promoted by the European Consensus, in which the user or student learning a language—either within a school context or outside of it—can record their learning experiences, reflect on them, and self-assess using the objective parameters of the European Framework for Languages.
University Competency Portfolio Implementation
The dynamics of using portfolios for competencies at the university level would generally follow these
Read MoreAnalyzing Scientific, Humanistic, and Essay Texts
Scientific Texts
- Introduction
- Linguistic Characterization
Subject
Structure
Deductive: general to particular
Inductive: particular to general
Scientific-Technical Register
Objectivity
Removes any reference to personal elements at the morphosyntactic level, such as indicative mood and grammatical structures with restrictive value (specified relative clauses and prepositional phrases), indeterminate sentences with the agent, and denotative vocabulary.
Universality
Judgments whose validity exceeds the limits
Read MoreTechniques for Effective Technical Discussions and Debate
Technical Discussion and Debate Techniques
Effective communication is crucial in technical fields. This document outlines various techniques for fostering productive discussions and debates, as well as strategies for sound argumentation.
Presence of Hearing: Frameworks for Information Delivery
These frameworks allow the public to reflect on a theme and form an opinion:
- Free Discussion: Requires only participants.
- Addressed Discussion: Involves participating partners and a coordinator. This format requires