Syllogisms, deductive validity, and the principles of inductive probability for evaluating evidence-based claims. Targets common logical fallacies and the construction of sound, persuasive arguments.
A graduate-level sequence focused on integrating deductive, inductive, and analogical reasoning into a cohesive defensive strategy for academic and professional contexts.
This advanced sequence focuses on the deconstruction of complex academic and professional arguments using sophisticated rhetorical frameworks. Graduate students will engage in deep analysis of seminal texts across disciplines, examining how authors establish authority, select data, and navigate methodological limitations.
An intensive sequence for undergraduate students focused on the structural and rhetorical deconstruction of academic monographs. Students will master the Toulmin model, evaluate evidence types, and analyze how scholarly authority is constructed through language and methodology.
This sequence guides graduate students through the sophisticated process of academic reading comprehension, focusing on synthesis, pattern recognition, and the inference of research gaps to construct original conceptual frameworks.
A graduate-level sequence focused on the construction of rigorous, fallacy-free arguments. Students move from thesis stress-testing to oral defense, learning to anticipate counter-attacks and use strategic concession to build unassailable academic positions.
This workshop-style sequence for graduate students focuses on the technical and strategic aspects of constructing professional debate briefs. Students transition from raw information gathering to processing evidence into 'cut cards' and organizing them into navigable research files for competitive use.
A graduate-level sequence exploring Digital Humanities (DH) methodologies for comparative literary analysis. Students progress from theoretical foundations of 'distant reading' to practical applications in stylometry, topic modeling, and network analysis, culminating in the integration of computational data with traditional critical theory.
A comprehensive sequence for graduate students focused on identifying and eliminating logical fallacies in academic research and writing to ensure scholarly rigor.
This graduate-level sequence focuses on the advanced mechanics of refutation research, teaching students how to surgically dismantle opposing arguments through logical gap analysis, causal reversals (turns), normative ethics challenges, and author credibility attacks. It culminates in high-pressure simulations that mimic elite competitive debate environments.
