PHIL 201 Logic and Language

This course is an introduction to informal logic, which includes study of the uses of language; identification and criticism of arguments; and analysis of fallacies, sophistries, and analogies.

Credits

3 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

48

PHIL 201Logic and Language

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I. General Information

Department

English, Languages, and Philosophy

II. Course Specification

Course Type

Program Requirement

Credit Hours Narrative

3 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

48

Grading Method

Letter grade

Repeatable

N

III. Catalog Course Description

This course is an introduction to informal logic, which includes study of the uses of language; identification and criticism of arguments; and analysis of fallacies, sophistries, and analogies.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

• Acquire conceptual tool and strategies for understanding moral problems and ethical conflicts.
• Examine important theories of moral conduct and character.
• Develop awareness of ethical choice in both their personal and professional lives.
• Think about the moral obligations they have to themselves and to others.
• Appreciate the diversity of moral perspectives and the recurring principles.

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies