WRIT 314.101

Argument and Persuasion

NOTE: This is representative of the syllabi for this course. It is not necessarily the syllabus being used in any one semester.

Text

Lunsford, Ruskiewicz, and Walters, EverythingÍs An Argument, 2^nd ed. with readings. New York: Bedford/St. Martin's, 2001

Course website: http://ubonline.eduprise.com/

Course Description

A course for all students who wish to develop control and confidence in critical thinking and persuasive writing. Instruction will center on the analysis and production of written arguments on issues of current interest or enduring importance that are enriched by cross-disciplinary perspectives and multiple points of view.

Course Requirements

Argument by analogy and argument of definition (approximately 500 words)

Rebuttal essay, evaluation, and causal analysis (approximately 750 words)

Issue proposal (approximately 500 words)

Reductio ad absurdam argument (any length)

In-Class examination

Position paper of approximately 1500 words that demonstrates both original thinking and appropriate synthesis and integration of materials taken from secondary sources.

Regular and consistent participation in class discussions that demonstrates both command of the assigned material and original thinking (includes both in-class and online discussion).

Course Schedule

CLASS 1

Introduction

CLASS 2

Chapters 1-3

CLASS 3

Chapters 4-6

CLASS 4

Chapters 7-8, 18

CLASS 5

Chapter 19; rebuttal essay due

CLASS 6

Chapter 9; argument by analogy due

CLASS 7

Chapters 10, 20; definition due

CLASS 8

Chapters, 11; evaluation due

CLASS 9

Chapter 12; causal analysis due

CLASS 10

Chapter 20-21; issue proposal due

CLASS 11

Chapter 13; in-class examination

CLASS 12

Chapter 14; reductio ad absurdam due

CLASS 13

Chapters 15-16

CLASS 14

Final review

CLASS 15

All revised papers due in




			WRIT 314.101 Argument and Persuasion NOTE: This is representative of the syllabi for this course. It is not necessarily the syllabus being used in any one semester. Text Lunsford, Ruskiewicz, and Walters, EverythingÍs An Argument, 2^nd ed. with readings. New York: Bedford/St. Martin's, 2001 Course website: http://ubonline.eduprise.com/ Course Description A course for all students who wish to develop control and confidence in critical thinking and persuasive writing. Instruction will center on the analysis and production of written arguments on issues of current interest or enduring importance that are enriched by cross-disciplinary perspectives and multiple points of view. Course Requirements Argument by analogy and argument of definition (approximately 500 words) Rebuttal essay, evaluation, and causal analysis (approximately 750 words) Issue proposal (approximately 500 words) Reductio ad absurdam argument (any length) In-Class examination Position paper of approximately 1500 words that demonstrates both original thinking and appropriate synthesis and integration of materials taken from secondary sources. Regular and consistent participation in class discussions that demonstrates both command of the assigned material and original thinking (includes both in-class and online discussion). Course Schedule CLASS 1 Introduction CLASS 2 Chapters 1-3 CLASS 3 Chapters 4-6 CLASS 4 Chapters 7-8, 18 CLASS 5 Chapter 19; rebuttal essay due CLASS 6 Chapter 9; argument by analogy due CLASS 7 Chapters 10, 20; definition due CLASS 8 Chapters, 11; evaluation due CLASS 9 Chapter 12; causal analysis due CLASS 10 Chapter 20-21; issue proposal due CLASS 11 Chapter 13; in-class examination CLASS 12 Chapter 14; reductio ad absurdam due CLASS 13 Chapters 15-16 CLASS 14 Final review CLASS 15 All revised papers due in home \| bs, corporate communication \| ba, english \| ma, publications design \| mfa, integrated design \| mfa, creative writing & publishing arts \| people \| portfolio \| facilities \| classes \| undergraduate applications \| graduate applications \| contact \| site index \| university of baltimore