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    2016MODR1770A Syllabus

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    This document provides information about the AP/MODR 1770 A course offered at York University in the 2016-2017 term. It outlines the course instructor, important dates, required textbook, course description, organization, learning objectives, assessment breakdown, and additional policies. The course is an introduction to critical thinking that teaches students to analyze arguments in a systematic way through exercises, group work, and applying the skills to real-world arguments. Students will learn techniques for diagramming arguments, evaluating inductive and deductive structures, identifying fallacies, and writing analytical papers. Assessment includes tests on argument mapping, evaluation, and fallacies, as well as a critical analysis essay and position paper.

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    This document provides information about the AP/MODR 1770 A course offered at York University in the 2016-2017 term. It outlines the course instructor, important dates, required textbook, course description, organization, learning objectives, assessment breakdown, and additional policies. The course is an introduction to critical thinking that teaches students to analyze arguments in a systematic way through exercises, group work, and applying the skills to real-world arguments. Students will learn techniques for diagramming arguments, evaluating inductive and deductive structures, identifying fallacies, and writing analytical papers. Assessment includes tests on argument mapping, evaluation, and fallacies, as well as a critical analysis essay and position paper.

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    This document provides information about the AP/MODR 1770 A course offered at York University in the 2016-2017 term. It outlines the course instructor, important dates, required textbook, course description, organization, learning objectives, assessment breakdown, and additional policies. The course is an introduction to critical thinking that teaches students to analyze arguments in a systematic way through exercises, group work, and applying the skills to real-world arguments. Students will learn techniques for diagramming arguments, evaluating inductive and deductive structures, identifying fallacies, and writing analytical papers. Assessment includes tests on argument mapping, evaluation, and fallacies, as well as a critical analysis essay and position paper.

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    This document provides information about the AP/MODR 1770 A course offered at York University in the 2016-2017 term. It outlines the course instructor, important dates, required textbook, course description, organization, learning objectives, assessment breakdown, and additional policies. The course is an introduction to critical thinking that teaches students to analyze arguments in a systematic way through exercises, group work, and applying the skills to real-world arguments. Students will learn techniques for diagramming arguments, evaluating inductive and deductive structures, identifying fallacies, and writing analytical papers. Assessment includes tests on argument mapping, evaluation, and fallacies, as well as a critical analysis essay and position paper.

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    Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies

    York University
    2016-2017
    AP/MODR 1770 A
    Term: Y

    ENROL HERE
    Course Timetable Information is available from the Course Schedule at
    the York Courses Web site. Please ensure you print or note your Course
    Type, Day, Start Time, Duration, Location and Cat#.
    IMPORTANT DATES
    Course Instructor Contact: holtved@yorku.ca
    Office: Ross401S
    Office hours: Monday 11:30 to 12:30
    Calendar Description: (auto populated)
    Prerequisite / Co-requisite: None
    Required Course Text / Readings: Critical Thinking: Argument and
    Argumentation (2nd edition) by Jean Saindon and Peter Krek

    Expanded Course Description:


    This course is an introduction to critical thinking whose objective is to
    give students the skills needed to analyze arguments in a critical and
    systematic fashion. The theory underlying these skills will be put into
    practice through group work done in class, where you will be assigned
    a variety of exercises that will allow you to develop and apply the
    techniques you've been taught until you master them. Throughout the
    term we will apply what we've learned to arguments found in a variety
    of disciplines (ethics, politics, the cognitive sciences etc) and expressed
    through a variety of platforms (social media, film etc). We will cover
    such issues as (but will not be limited to) euthanasia, torture and
    problems arising from technological change. In other words, you will be
    dealing with arguments found in the 'real world'. The techniques
    presented in this course provide a good training in intellectual selfdefence, by showing you how to organize your thoughts in a coherent
    fashion, and present work that is well structured and well written. In this
    way you will be able to argue more effectively for whichever position
    you take on any of the issues we will be exploring, and not be led astray
    by many persuasive yet fallacious modes of reasoning.

    Organization of the Course:

    For each of the assigned modules in the textbook, youwillbeworkingthrough


    assignedexercisesinthecorrespondingmodulesofthestudyguide.
    Argumentmappingtest:October3.
    Module3inthetextbook.
    Argumentevaluationtest:November7.
    Modules4and5inthetextbook.
    Fallacytest:December5.
    Module7inthetextbook
    CriticalEssay:DueFebruary27.
    Modules6and8inthetextbook.
    ArgumentationEssay:DueApril5:
    Modules10and11inthetextbook
    Participation:
    Gradebasedongroupworkdoneinclassonaweeklybasisandsubmittedthrough
    Moodle.

    Course Learning Objectives:


    Youwilllearnhowtodiagramargumentstructure,distinguishdeductivefrom
    inductivearguments,identifycommonfallacies,criticallyanalyzeextendedtextsand
    writeapositionpaper.
    Weighting of Course:
    Argumentmappingtest:10%;Argumentevaluationtest:20%;Fallacytest:20%
    CriticalAnalysis:20%;PositionPaper20%.Participation10%(Gradebasedon
    groupworkdoneinclassandsubmittedtoMoodle).
    Additional Information:

    (the area below is auto populated)


    IMPORTANT COURSE INFORMATION
    The Senate Committee on Curriculum & Academic Standards Web site provides an
    important read, the: STUDENT INFORMATION SHEET.
    The Student Information Sheet includes:
    Yorks Academic Honesty Policy and Procedures/Academic Integrity Website
    Access/Disability
    Ethics Review Process for Research Involving Human Participants
    Religious Observance Accommodation
    Student Conduct Standards
    Additional information:

    Academic Accommodation for Students with Disabilities


    Alternate Exam and Test Scheduling
    Grading Scheme and Feedback Policy

    The Senate Grading Scheme and Feedback Policy stipulates that (a) the grading scheme
    (i.e. kinds and weights of assignments, essays, exams, etc.) be announced, and be available
    in writing, within the first two weeks of class, and that, (b) under normal circumstances,
    graded feedback worth at least 15% of the final grade for Fall, Winter or Summer Term, and
    30% for full year courses offered in the Fall/Winter Term be received by students in all
    courses prior to the final withdrawal date from a course without receiving a grade (see the
    policy for exceptions to this aspect of the policy http://www.yorku.ca/secretariat/legislation/senate/gradfeed.htm
    Final course grades may be adjusted to conform to Program or Faculty grades distribution
    profiles.
    If Term Test will be held outside of regularly scheduled class time, include announcement of
    day, date and time here (e.g., Saturday, October 28, 2006, 10 am to 11:30, room TBA).

    "20 % Rule"
    No examination or test worth more than 20% of the final grade will be given during the last two
    weeks of classes in a term, with the exception of classes which regularly meet Friday
    evenings or on the weekend (Saturday and/or Sunday at any time). (Approved by Senate,
    November 28, 1996)

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