Argument and Rhetoric 101

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Taught by Daniel M. Cohen

Prior to moving to New York City in 2011, Dan was named a Coach of Distinction by the National Forensics League for his work at North Allegheny High School, where he had the honor to coach state champions and national finalists.  When he isn’t running his mouth about how to run your mouth, he is an architect for various projects in New York, Philadelphia, and Washington DC.

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Dreading the thought of asking for a raise at your year end review?  Tired of losing to your seven-year-old when he refuses to clean his room?  Love debating who was the best Star Trek captain? It’s Picard, by the way.  

Argument is ever present, unavoidable, and potentially insufferable when it gets out of control, but it doesn't need to be this way!  Argument and rhetoric are powerful tools in knowing and capable hands, but dangerous and exhausting ones to the uninitiated.

This class is a primer in how to recognize a healthy argument and avoid unhealthy ones. We'll explore the three proofs of persuasive speaking along with studying how ethical values frame arguments. By teaching you the basic tools to construct your own arguments as well as resolve arguments you previously found infuriating, you can successfully learn to ARGUE, not FIGHT!

 

(class size 25: lecture)

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