Logic

Tutor: Reighen Grineage

Suggested Grade Level: Level A (Grades 9/10) and Level B (Grades 11/12)

Time: Tuesdays, Period 2, 3:00-5:00 pm, February 5- May 21, 2019

Location: Main Floor Board Room, Chalmers Presbyterian Church, 342 Pond Mills Road, London, Ontario N5Z 3X5

Cost: $240

Description

This Introductory Logic course will explore the art of reasoning and examining the truth of God's creation found through analyzing different kinds of statements and arguments. In learning how to better understand the points of an argument being made and the statements people make, students will learn to better navigate their way conversationally while also gaining a stronger footing in how to better work through their own ideas and thoughts. Class time will include discussions about the terms learned through weekly readings and exercises, working through different arguments and forms of arguments as a class, and bi-weekly tests that will aid in solidifying course material. We will be covering 5 separate units over the course of the 16 weeks of the term. Assignments will include completion of course reading material, completion of quizzes, completion of tests, and a year-end comprehensive exam--all of which will have the option of receiving a tutor-assigned grade.

Required Materials

Introductory Logic, by Douglas Wilson and James B. Nance

The Fallacy Detective, by Nathanial & Hans Bluedorn (optional--material will be used in class)

Test Booklet and Teacher’s Manual (optional)

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