Think Again I - How to Understand Arguments, Certificate | Part time online | Coursera | United States
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 In this Think Again I - How to Understand Arguments course offered by Coursera in partnership with Duke University, you will learn what an argument is. 

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Overview

The definition of argument will enable you to identify when speakers are giving arguments and when they are not. Next, you will learn how to break an argument into its essential parts, how to put them in order to reveal their connections, and how to fill in gaps in an argument by adding suppressed premises. By the end of this Think Again I - How to Understand Arguments course offered by Coursera in partnership with Duke University, you will be better able to understand and appreciate arguments that you and other people present.

Suggested Readings

Students who want more detailed explanations or additional exercises or who want to explore these topics in more depth should consult Understanding Arguments: An Introduction to Informal Logic, Ninth Edition, Concise, Chapters 1-5, by Walter Sinnott-Armstrong and Robert Fogelin.

Course Format

Each week will be divided into multiple video segments that can be viewed separately or in groups. There will be short ungraded quizzes after each segment (to check comprehension) and a longer graded quiz at the end of the course.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Welcome to the Course

  • How to Spot an Argument

  • How to Untangle an Argument

  • How to Reconstruct an Argument

  • Catch-Up and Final Quiz

Key information

Duration

  • Part-time
    • 2 days

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

Language

English

Delivered

Online
  • Self-paced

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

  • Beginner Level

Tuition Fee

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Funding

Coursera provides financial aid to learners who cannot afford the fee. Apply for it by clicking on the Financial Aid link beneath the "Enroll" button on the left. You’ll be prompted to complete an application and will be notified if you are approved.

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