Course No. 2002. 24 lectures (30 min. each). Lecturer: Professor Jarrod Atchison.
Contents:
Course guidebook. When and how to use debate -- The proposition: choosing what to debate -- The structure of argument -- Using evidence in debate -- Fallacies in your opponent's research -- Fallacies in your opponent's arguments -- Elements of a good case -- Arguing for the affirmative -- Building affirmative cases -- Arguing for the negative -- Building negative cases -- The crucible of cross-examination -- Asking and answering leading questions -- Open-ended questions: setting traps -- Essentials of persuasive rebuttal -- Dealing with the unexpected in debate -- Even if arguments: the essential weapon -- Debating jujitsu: flipping the warrant -- The power of concessions -- Conditional argumentation -- Line-by-line refutation -- Judging debates: the art of the decision -- Winning the cocktail party -- disc 3: Course guidebook.
Summary:
Learn to make better decisions using the elements of debate.
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