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rhetoric

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social and behavioural sciences

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rhetoric

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Description

The art of discourse that aims at improving the ability of writers and speakers to inform, persuade or motivate their audience.

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argument

debate

oration

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knowledge

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cross-sector skills and competences

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DG Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion of the European Commission developed ESCO in collaboration with stakeholders and with the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop).

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Current version: ESCO v1.2 (Last update 15/05/2024)