Geographical argumentation: What is it and why is it important

to learn?

Prof. Dr. Anke Uhlenwinkel

http://www.fluentu.com/german/blog/german-stereotypes/

9 German Stereotypes That Are Straight Up True(1) Germans are directThe reason is that Germans tend to be very goal-oriented in their interaction. They want to get right to the point, and not beat around the bush.(2) Germans love rules, organization, and structureThe amount of over-regulation in Germany can sometimes lead to a certain inflexibility. On the other hand it is the Germans’ ability to organize and create structure which has earned them their reputation for being efficient.

Evaluation of argument(1)Is it complete?

(2)Is it relevant to the problem?

(3)Is the data correct? Are any implicit or explicit norms stated?

(4)Is the warrant adaquate?

(5)Are the needs of the listener considered appropriately?

Does it make sense to install a windmill in a

remote village in Northern Togo?

student teachers, BA, 1st year

(n = 92)

„Arguments are claims supported by facts. These have to be supported by a warrant und limited by further facts and restrictions. Restrictions =

formulated conditions.“

• They do not need electrical power because they have to solve their hunger problem first.

• They cannot install wind power plants as they do not know how to operate them.

• They do not need windmills as they have no electrical power.

• They cannot operate windmills as there is no wind in the warmer regions.

• They live a life in unity with nature that Europeans should not interfere with.

„They have a long way to go to get to the real world “

Why is it important to

learn?

„Border controls of the Sahara states restricted the live style of the nomads.“

„Many nomadic communities have been devided by borders which have been established without any consideration of

their cultural ties or their traditional migration routes.“ (Gilbert, 2014, p 78f)

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