About this Course
For the course syllabus, student forms, and policies, please refer to Student Resources on the TLC website.
Program Objectives:
• Complete academic research on assigned or selected topics.
• Develop a strategic or action plan to complete the course requirements.
• Argue a stance and refute an argument on a selected topic.
• Provide evidence in chronological order (ascending or descending) to support an argument.
• Compare characteristics of logical conclusion and logical fallacy.
• Develop and deliver a Power Point or Prezi on a thematic topic; prepare a handout.
Learning modules
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Week 1
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Introduction to argument-CW
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Thinking Outside the Box Reading CW
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Finish Watching Debate Video/Select Logical Fallacies
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Topic Brainstorm CW
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Formulate Arguments for Debate
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Question Selection HW
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Research Proposal EVAL
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Speaking Evaluation 1
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Week 2
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Evaluating Sources CW
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Working Reference CW
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Annotate/Paraphrase CW
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Working Reference EVAL
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Annotate/Paraphrase HW
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Annotate/Paraphrase 2 CW
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Listening to Political Debates- CW
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Formulating Arguments for Debate
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Resource Location- HW
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Outlining Research Proposals
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Debate Evaluation
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Week 3
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Source HW
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Rough Outline/Thesis CW
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TED Listening
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Solving Riddles
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Detailed Outline EVAL
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Thesis HW
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Body Paragraphs CW
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Body Paragraphs/Intro CW
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Grammar Review Packet
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Speaking Evaluation-Problem Solving
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Week 4
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Conclusion/References CW
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Grammar Packet
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Final Presentation Edits
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Revisions CW
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Research Paper EVAL
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LS Final Presentation
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About the Instructor
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