Interdisciplinary Transfer of Argumentation Skills: A Case Study on Academic Writing, Knowledge Integration, and Transferable Skills for STEM Education

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32674/vmyz0t09

Keywords:

skill transfer, intercultural competence, writing across disciplines, interdisciplinary learning, STEM education

Abstract

This case study examines the transfer of argumentation skills from an English language development course to writing a literary research paper in a university literature course. It explores how explicit instruction in academic writing, argumentation, and intercultural awareness supports interdisciplinary learning, writing proficiency, and potential applications in STEM education. Data were collected through a personal diary and an interview. Findings suggest that structured instruction and interdisciplinary engagement help apply argumentation techniques across disciplines. The participant improved in constructing arguments, integrating evidence, and adapting writing for diverse audiences. Although based on a single case, this study highlights the pedagogical value of integrated curricula and explicit argumentation training. Future research could explore these processes across disciplines using triangulated methods.

Author Biographies

  • Dr. Pedro L. Luchini, Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata

    Pedro Luis Luchini is Full Professor of English at the Faculty of Humanities, Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata, Argentina. He holds a PhD in Letters, an MA in English Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics (King’s College London), and a Postdoctoral degree in Linguistics (UFRGS, Brazil). His research focuses on L2 pronunciation, intelligibility, intercultural communicative competence, and teacher education. He has published extensively and regularly presents at international conferences on applied linguistics, pronunciation pedagogy, and English language teaching.

  • Teacher-researcher Agostina Rasini Robles, Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata

    Agostina Rasini Robles is an English teacher who graduated from the Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata (UNMdP), Argentina. She teaches English to adult learners in Argentina and worldwide through online platforms. She serves as an unpaid teaching assistant in the TEFL program at UNMdP and is a member of the research group Cuestiones del Lenguaje at the School of Humanities, UNMdP. She also works as a School Administrator at Mar del Plata Day School, a private bilingual school in Mar del Plata, Argentina.

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Published

2025-11-28

Issue

2026: Online First : American Journal of STEM Education

Section

STEM Education (regular)

How to Cite

Luchini, P. L., & Rasini Robles, A. . (2025). Interdisciplinary Transfer of Argumentation Skills: A Case Study on Academic Writing, Knowledge Integration, and Transferable Skills for STEM Education. American Journal of STEM Education. https://doi.org/10.32674/vmyz0t09