ILRLR 2300 Argumentation and Debate
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.
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Previously offered classes
Summer 2022: Ithaca campus
| Section ID: | ILRLR 2300 002-LEC |
| Number: | 1668 |
| Session: | Summer 3-week 2 |
| Class dates: | June 21-July 8, 2022 Residential program dates: The dates listed here are for class times only. If you’re attending the Summer Residential Program, your dates will include move-in and move-out days. See Summer Residential Program dates. Precollege Studies may offer additional events, such as workshops and college fairs, during your session. See activities. |
| Final exam/project due: | Friday July 08, 1 PM - 4 PM / Ives Hall 108 (see Final exams) |
| Time / room: | M-F 1 PM - 4 PM / Ives Hall 108 |
| Mode of instruction: | In person |
| Credit: | 3 |
| Grade: | Graded only |
| Instructor: | Nelson, S. (smn33) |
| Max. enroll: | 30 |
| Eligibility: |
Sophomores, Juniors, & Seniors |
| To enroll: | The application deadline for this program has passed. No further applications for this course will be accepted. New York State students: Learn how to make arrangements to take your Regents Exams at Cornell if necessary. See Dates & Deadlines. This course is open to all registrants, including undergraduates and precollege students. |
Summer 2022: Online course
| Section ID: | ILRLR 2300 001-LEC |
| Number: | 1447 |
| Session: | Summer 3-week 3 |
| Class dates: | July 11-29, 2022 |
| Final exam/project due: | Friday July 29, 8 AM - 10:15 AM / Online (see Final exams) |
| Time / room: | M-F 8 AM - 10:15 AM / Online |
| Mode of instruction: | Online learning |
| Credit: | 3 |
| Grade: | Graded only |
| Instructor: | Revelins, A. (aor4) Richter, J. (jr2284) |
| Max. enroll: | 30 |
| Eligibility: |
Sophomores, Juniors, & Seniors |
| To enroll: | The application deadline for this program has passed. No further applications for this course will be accepted. See Dates & Deadlines. See Online Learning FAQs. This course is open to all registrants, including undergraduates and precollege students. |
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