Bazaleti Uni is not lecture-centric; classes include interactive learning formats (discussions, games, debates) and require active student participation, which is why each course accepts no more than 40 students. Classes are conducted online via Zoom. Each session lasts two hours (unless otherwise specified).
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Explaining Yourself. How to Communicate Your Expertise and Values to English-speaking Audiences
A course by Dan Storyev • 5.11–3.12 • Admissions Closed
In the wake of the war, many of us have been forced to rebuild our personal and professional lives in English-speaking contexts. For those trained to think, research, or write in Russian, this sudden shift can be overwhelming: skills do not always transfer easily, and expressing complex ideas in English can feel like a barrier.
This course is designed to help. Whether you are seeking to share your voice as a journalist or researcher, to raise support for urgent causes, or simply to communicate more persuasively in English, we aim to give you the tools to be heard clearly and effectively.
This course is designed to help. Whether you are seeking to share your voice as a journalist or researcher, to raise support for urgent causes, or simply to communicate more persuasively in English, we aim to give you the tools to be heard clearly and effectively.
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Your Tutor
Dan Storyev
Dan grew up between Russia and the US. An Oxford graduate, he has been working as a journalist and researcher for years, specialising on writing about the former Soviet space for English-language outlets. His writing appeared in the Financial Times, New York Times and Foreign Policy amongst others. He’s currently working on a book about language and authoritarianism which is scheduled to come out next year.
Dan covers human rights and conflicts and has reported from hotspots all over the world, including Ukraine and Myanmar. Dan writes the English newsletter at OVD-Info, a leading Russian human rights watchdog, which Dan also represented at conferences, radio, TV and more. Dan had worked as a lecturer and tutor for a decade — his diverse experience includes guest lectures at Oxford, Ghent and KCL.
Dan covers human rights and conflicts and has reported from hotspots all over the world, including Ukraine and Myanmar. Dan writes the English newsletter at OVD-Info, a leading Russian human rights watchdog, which Dan also represented at conferences, radio, TV and more. Dan had worked as a lecturer and tutor for a decade — his diverse experience includes guest lectures at Oxford, Ghent and KCL.
Program
5.11
The Philosophy of Communications
Effective communication is all about building an argument. But what is at the basis of your argument? Why are your values the way they are? We will discuss how public opinion is shaped in the West. We will look at what philosophers and practitioners wrote about generating influential and persuasive arguments. This session will explore the key philosophical concepts that will allow you to build a deeper understanding of the Western communications culture.
12.11
Informative Writing
This session covers the standards of British and American journalistic and analytical writing, drawing on approaches used by leading global newsrooms — from The New York Times to The Wall Street Journal. We’ll look at common formats and stylistic conventions that make texts clear and accessible to English-speaking audiences.
19.11
Persuasive Writing
This session combines practical tools with strategic thinking to help shape compelling, values-driven messages — and get your arguments across to your intended audience. We will explore op-eds, cover letters and grant proposals, working out how to make them stand out among others.
26.11
The Science of Debate
There is a reason all the best American and British universities place such a heavy emphasis on building debate teams. This session explores the philosophical underpinnings of debate — from Ancient Rome to modern formats — while also covering practical styles and structures. Drawing on experience from the Oxford Union and APDA, we’ll practice building arguments in several distinct styles.
3.12
Persuasive Speaking
This is the finale of the course and as such it will test your knowledge and skills in the most demanding environment — oral presentation. Drawing on principles from earlier sessions, participants will deliver an argument to the group, followed by discussion. The aim is to sharpen public speaking and bring together the theoretical and practical elements of the course.
How the Program Works
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