Acquire a general understanding of the essential logical concepts needed for argument analysis, such as validity, soundness, deduction, and induction.
Critically assess arguments with an aim toward identifying what constitutes effective and reasonable argument strategies.
Learn to identify common logical fallacies.
Apply knowledge of argumentation principles to philosophical and scholarly texts.
Learn to compose effective argument essays.
Course Description The purpose of this course is to teach students how to analyze, critique, and construct arguments. The course includes an introductory survey of important logical concepts and tools needed for argument analysis and composition. These concepts and tools will be use to examine select philosophical and scholarly texts. Students will be required to compose several argument essays.