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This course looks at the skills and process of constructing good arguments. By studying historical examples, both ancient and modern, we will learn how to pursue and present truth in both written and spoken forms. We’ll review logical fallacies and end the semester putting these concepts into practice with a formal debate.
Placement: Please read about our placement process in the Student Parent Handbook.
It is recommended (though not formally required) that students have a working knowledge of the core content from both introductory informal and formal logic courses before taking this course. (See our courses in informal logic and formal logic.) This course assumes introductory courses in informal and formal logic have been completed; students who have taken both logic courses are ideally equipped for this course.
High School Credit: This course is the equivalent of 1/2 high school credit in English, writing, or speech and debate.
At Scholé Academy, we have carefully considered how we should engage our contemporary culture as those who believe that Christ is the Truth (John 14:6) and that all truth has its source in him. We think it is important to provide our upper school students (in grades 7-12) with tools and opportunities for critically examining various cultural trends, issues, and mores through the lens of orthodox, Christian beliefs. Being confident in the truth revealed to us in creation, the Scriptures, and the tradition of the church, we are not afraid to follow the truth and its implications nor to address error and falsehood. … Read more about our Faith & Culture.
“This has been one of (my daughter’s) favorite courses, and she’s both been challenged and learned a ton.” —Tonya S., Persuasive Writing Parent “I can see my daughter’s creativity being unlocked. Her confidence in her ability to communicate her thoughts and ideas through the written word is really growing!” —Emily W., Persuasive Writing Parent
Required Materials: Books and supplies are not included in the purchase of the course. These resources are listed to help inform your decision-making as you make course selections and build your course schedule. Please reach out to the instructor if you have any questions about materials.
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a.newman.scholeacademy@gmail.com
Andy Newman calls western Nebraska home, that borderland where Midwest and West shake hands. There he has taught literature, composition, history, journalism, and the humanities for more than twenty years at the high school and college levels. This is his fifth year at Scholé. Before teaching, he worked in daily print journalism.
His education is varied, having earned master’s degrees in history and English from the University of Wyoming and the University of Nebraska at Omaha, respectively. Most recently, he earned a MTh in Applied Orthodox Theology from the Antiochian House of Studies and a MA in Biblical Theology from John Paul the Great Catholic University. He will defend his dissertation early in 2027 for the PhD in Humanities from Faulkner University.
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This registration will be finalized when the student’s placement assessment has been returned by the course instructor with placement confirmation.
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