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This course presents the techniques of written rhetoric and oral debate focusing on advanced critical thinking and persuasive skills.
None. However, this is an intense, non-self-paced course that requires a significant amount of reading, writing, and reflection. This course assumes that the student is familiar with the mechanics of formal writing.
Upon completion of this course, learners should be able to:
Rottenburg, A. T. & Winchell, D. H. (2018). Elements of argument: A text and reader (12th ed.). Boston, MA: Bedford/St. Martin's. ISBN: 978-1-319-05672-8.
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The Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL) for information about composition strategies, grammar, punctuation rules, and APA formatting and citation styles..
While the OWL is free to access as a reference resource, please note the Fair Use Policy regarding restrictions for using the OWL.
Strunk, William & E. B. White (soft cover or paperback). The lements of style. Needham Heights, MA: Longman Pearson.
Week/Topic | Readings | Graded Assignment or Assessments and Associated Points |
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1 Arguments and Problem Solving |
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Introductions (Not graded) Discussion/Participation (10%)
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2 Analysis of Argument |
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Discussion/Participation (20%)
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3 Ethical Evaluation, Analogical and Causal Reasoning |
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Discussion/Participation (20%)
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4 Fallacies and Drafting Long Arguments |
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Discussion/Participation (5%)
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5 Final Argument and Visual Argument |
Textbook: Chapter 3 “Critical Reading of Multimodal Arguments” | Discussion/Participation (5%)
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100% |
NOTE TO LEARNERS: On occasion, the course faculty may, at his or her discretion, alter the Learning Activities shown in this Syllabus. The alteration of Learning Activities may not, in any way, change the Learner Outcomes or the grading scale for this course as contained in this syllabus. Examples of circumstances that could justify alterations in Learning Activities could include number of learners in the course; compelling current events; special faculty experience or expertise; or unanticipated disruptions to class session schedule.