syllabus
COMM 1270-001
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COMM 1270: Analysis of Argument
Department of Communication
University of Utah * Spring 2014
Instructors
Dr. Michael Middleton
Office: LNCO 2525
Office Hours: T 2pm-3pm and by appointment
m.middleton@utah.edu
Jason Jordan, Lab Leader
Office: LNCO 2930A
Office Hours: Wed., 12pm – 1:30pm
Email: rangerdebate@gmail.com
Class Meetings
Lectures
Section 1
Labs
Section 2
Section 3
Section 4
Section 5
Jeremy Weaver, Lab Leader
Office: LNCO 2810
Office Hours: T, 2-3pm & W, 10am-12pm
Email: Jeremy.weaver@utah.edu
12:25-1:45
Tuesday
LNCO 1110
Michael Middleton
10:45-12:05
12:25-1:45
12:25-1:45
2:00-3:20
Thursday
Thursday
Thursday
Thursday
AEB 306
OSH 234
MBH 105
OSH 236
Jason Jordan
Jason Jordan
Jeremy Weaver
Jeremy Weaver
Course Description
This course is an introduction to the formal study of argumentation. It is designed to help students be more sensitive to the arguments that surround them in their everyday life, to develop greater skill in understanding and critically assessing those arguments, and to build competence in producing their own arguments. To achieve these goals, the course is structured to teach argumentation skills and abilities by engaging in public arguments about pressing political, social, and legal issues.
Course Objectives
• To understand--This course presents basic argumentation concepts and principles of effective argumentation and critical thinking.
• To apply--Over the course of the semester, students will use argumentation concepts to develop reasonable arguments that enhance their critical thinking and communication skills.
• To evaluate--Students will use course concepts to analyze and evaluate public arguments in legal, political, social, and governmental contexts.
Required Materials
• Richard D. Rieke, Malcolm O. Sillars, and Tarla Rai Peterson. Argumentation and Critical
Decision Making. 8th Ed. Boston: Pearson Education, 2013. Print. (ACDM)
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COMM 1270: Analysis of Argument
Department of Communication
University of Utah * Spring 2014
Instructors
Dr. Michael Middleton
Office: LNCO 2525
Office Hours: T 2pm-3pm and by appointment
m.middleton@utah.edu
Jason Jordan, Lab Leader
Office: LNCO 2930A
Office Hours: Wed., 12pm – 1:30pm
Email: rangerdebate@gmail.com
Class Meetings
Lectures
Section 1
Labs
Section 2
Section 3
Section 4
Section 5
Jeremy Weaver, Lab Leader
Office: LNCO 2810
Office Hours: T, 2-3pm & W, 10am-12pm
Email: Jeremy.weaver@utah.edu
12:25-1:45
Tuesday
LNCO 1110
Michael Middleton
10:45-12:05
12:25-1:45
12:25-1:45
2:00-3:20
Thursday
Thursday
Thursday
Thursday
AEB 306
OSH 234
MBH 105
OSH 236
Jason Jordan
Jason Jordan
Jeremy Weaver
Jeremy Weaver
Course Description
This course is an introduction to the formal study of argumentation. It is designed to help students be more sensitive to the arguments that surround them in their everyday life, to develop greater skill in understanding and critically assessing those arguments, and to build competence in producing their own arguments. To achieve these goals, the course is structured to teach argumentation skills and abilities by engaging in public arguments about pressing political, social, and legal issues.
Course Objectives
• To understand--This course presents basic argumentation concepts and principles of effective argumentation and critical thinking.
• To apply--Over the course of the semester, students will use argumentation concepts to develop reasonable arguments that enhance their critical thinking and communication skills.
• To evaluate--Students will use course concepts to analyze and evaluate public arguments in legal, political, social, and governmental contexts.
Required Materials
• Richard D. Rieke, Malcolm O. Sillars, and Tarla Rai Peterson. Argumentation and Critical
Decision Making. 8th Ed. Boston: Pearson Education, 2013. Print. (ACDM)