At the end of this course, you will be able to say:

I can...

● define and analyze logos (logic), pathos (emotion), and ethos

(credibility) in persuasion.

● identify and evaluate persuasive appeals in speeches, advertisements,

and debates.

● recognize the role of audience, speaker, and purpose in persuasive

communication.

● differentiate between facts and opinions in argumentation.

● form an opinion on a given issue.

● cite reasons for my opinion.

● structure an argument logically, ensuring clarity and progression of

ideas.

● understand the role of counterarguments and their importance in

persuasion.

● create a counterargument for my opinion.

● structure an argument logically, ensuring clarity and progression of

ideas.

● differentiate between strong and weak evidence in persuasive writing

and speech.

● use reliable sources to support my claims.

● use facts and logic to support my opinion.

● find statistics to back up my claims.

● use appropriate personal experiences or examples to back up my claim.

● define common logical fallacies and their impact on argument strength.

● identify fallacies in writing, speech, and media.

● avoid using logical fallacies in argumentation.

● develop and structure a persuasive speech, ensuring logical flow.

● effectively integrate counterarguments and rebuttals.

● improve public speaking skills, focusing on delivery, tone, and audience

engagement.

● consider the speaker, the audience, and the purpose.

● specify what type of argument is being used: logos, pathos, ethos.