Course description

Students learn the principles of argumentation and debate, including the difference between opinions and arguments, selecting persuasive reasons in support of claims, stakeholder analysis, discerning logical fallacies, framing, comparing impact claims (including ethical appeals), and effective research skills. Students will partner up with their classmates for in-class debates on timely topics. Students will also complete research-based advocacies as written assignments for the course. This course also includes one test, in an open-book (i.e. you can use your notes and consult the textbook) format. Students learn the principles of argumentation and debate. Topics emphasize Internet database research, synthesis of collected data, policy analysis of evidentiary quality, refutation of counter claims, identification of logical fallacies, risk evaluation, framing of issues, and coherent storytelling. Prepares students to work with a great range of opinion and evidence. Emphasizes different viewpoints, including those of different cultures. Assumptions are interrogated.

Summer 2023: Online course

Section ID:ILRLR 2300 002-LEC
Number:1275
Session:Summer 3-week 1
Class dates:May 30-June 16, 2023
Final exam/project due:Friday June 16, 8 AM - 10:45 AM / Online (see Final exams)
Time / room:M-F 8 AM - 10:45 AM / Online
Mode of instruction:Online (sync)
Credit:3
Grade:Graded only
Instructor:Revelins, A. (aor4)
Max. enroll:16
Eligibility:

Sophomores, Juniors, & Seniors

See Eligibility for Summer Courses.

To enroll:

See Apply for Online Courses.

See Dates & Deadlines.

See Online Learning FAQs.

This course is open to all registrants, including undergraduates and precollege students.

Tuition & fees:See Tuition for Online Courses

Summer 2023: Online course

Section ID:ILRLR 2300 003-LEC
Number:1276
Session:Summer 3-week 2
Class dates:June 20-July 7, 2023
Final exam/project due:Friday July 07, 8 AM - 11 AM / Online (see Final exams)
Time / room:M-F 8 AM - 11 AM / Online
Mode of instruction:Online (sync)
Credit:3
Grade:Graded only
Instructor:Revelins, A. (aor4)
Max. enroll:16
Eligibility:

Sophomores, Juniors, & Seniors

See Eligibility for Summer Courses.

To enroll:

This course is full. If you would like to be considered for a different class, please send an email to precollege@cornell.edu with the class number. You will want to first check that the class you want is not full before you write to us.

See Apply for Online Courses.

See Dates & Deadlines.

See Online Learning FAQs.

This course is open to all registrants, including undergraduates and precollege students.

Tuition & fees:See Tuition for Online Courses

Summer 2023: Online course

Section ID:ILRLR 2300 001-LEC
Number:1274
Session:Summer 3-week 3
Class dates:July 10-28, 2023
Final exam/project due:Friday July 28, 8 AM - 10:30 AM / Online (see Final exams)
Time / room:M-F 8 AM - 10:30 AM / Online
Mode of instruction:Online (sync)
Credit:3
Grade:Graded only
Instructor:Revelins, A. (aor4)
Max. enroll:16
Eligibility:

Sophomores, Juniors, & Seniors

See Eligibility for Summer Courses.

To enroll:

See Apply for Online Courses.

See Dates & Deadlines.

See Online Learning FAQs.

This course is open to all registrants, including undergraduates and precollege students.

Tuition & fees:See Tuition for Online Courses

Student experiences

"This course was amazing; I wish it could have lasted longer. I learned so much about how to get my point across. Also, the entire class became friends."
"This was easily one of the best experiences of my life. I gained a broader way of thinking, since my class pushed us to question our assumptions. I also gained some college-life experience in a very independent environment and many good friends, who I can now go to for help and advice."