2024 Fall RHETOR 10 001 LEC 001

2024 Fall

RHETOR 10 001 - LEC 001

Introduction to Practical Reasoning and Critical Analysis of Argument

Nasser Zakariya

Aug 28, 2024 - Dec 13, 2024
Tu, Th
09:30 am - 10:59 am
Anthro/Art Practice Bldg 160
Class #:26412
Units: 4

Instruction Mode: In-Person Instruction

Offered through Rhetoric

Current Enrollment

Total Open Seats: -1
Enrolled: 101
Waitlisted: 0
Capacity: 100
Waitlist Max: 32
No Reserved Seats

Hours & Workload

1 hours of the exchange of opinions or questions on course material per week, 3 hours of instructor presentation of course materials per week, and 9 hours of outside work hours per week.

Final Exam

TUE, DECEMBER 17TH
03:00 pm - 06:00 pm

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Course Catalog Description

An introduction to practical reasoning and the critical analysis of argument. Topics treated will include: definition, the syllogism, the enthymeme, fallacies, as well as various non-logical appeals. Also, the course will treat in introductory fashion some ancient and modern attempts to relate rhetoric and logic.

Class Description

This course surveys attempts of varied thinkers to respond to and debate the forms of and weaknesses they find in reasoning and argument. These weaknesses were often linked to failures in accounting for and overcoming human or cultural limitations. Appreciation of these limitations was repeatedly seen as essential to avoiding and overcoming error and finding a proper ground for knowledge. Though much of the course proceeds chronologically, from the period often referred to as the “Scientific Revolution” to the twentieth century, modules generally discuss modern commentators and invite more contemporary reflections.

Rules & Requirements

Repeat Rules

Course is not repeatable for credit.

Requirements class fulfills

Meets Philosophy & Values, L&S Breadth

Reserved Seats

Current Enrollment

No Reserved Seats

Textbooks & Materials

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