This class will be a presentation of the elements of informal logic
at the introductory level which gives students an opportunity to
practice techniques for the analysis and evaluation of everyday
arguments.  Techniques include the construction of argument diagrams,
simple tests for informal validity, methods of fallacy recognition
and the creation of tableaux.  Arguments to which these techniques
are applied will be drawn from such sources as Supreme Court
decisions, magazine advertisements, and newspaper editorials.

In addition to frequent assignments, students will complete a number
of in class, hour examination and a final exam.