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Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
EnglishSelf StudyVideo and Text Based

Course Overview

Think Again I: How to Understand Arguments certification is a course that is currently part 1 of 4 belonging to the specialization of Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking. The entire course is of 5 weeks duration and is presented on the platform of Coursera by Duke University. All the weeks are divided into some hours each which teaches in the form of videos, ungraded quizzes after each week’s completion, and finally one long graded one at the end.

Think Again I: How to Understand Arguments training will explain what exactly an argument is so that it enables the participants to identify what kind of arguments the different kinds of speakers are giving so that their connections are revealed. Also with this certification course, candidates will be able to fill in gaps for their communication with arguments by adding premises that are suppressed. This will also teach participants to admire other people’s arguments.

The Highlights

  • 5 weeks programme
  • 100% online course
  • 25 hours of classes
  • Learning by self
  • 12 subtitles available
  • Certificate by Coursera

Programme Offerings

  • Online Course
  • Shareable Certificate
  • Flexible Deadlines
  • Graded Assignments
  • English Course
  • 12 Subtitles Available
  • Lectures
  • videos
  • Readings
  • Practice Exercises.

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
yesCoursera

Think Again I: How to Understand Arguments Fee Structure

Course Name

Fees

Certificate mode, 1 month

Rs. 4,115

Certificate mode, 3 months

Rs. 8,230

Certificate mode, 6 months

Rs. 12,345


Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

  • Having some idea of French, Russian, Arabic, Spanish, Romanian, English, Ukrainian, German, Chinese, Italian, and Portuguese (European) shall be preferable.

Certification Qualifying Details

  • For the Think Again I: How to Understand Arguments certification by Coursera students shall have to read through the readings, watch all the video materials, and also work on practice assignments, along with a final level quiz to test their own learnings.

What you will learn

Communication skills

This Think Again I: How to Understand Arguments certification syllabus will help the students gain an idea of arguments, their interpretation, evaluation, and ultimately it will lead them to better understand arguments, appreciate them. Also, participants will understand the concept of linguistics in arguments.


Admission Details

Think Again I: How to Understand Arguments classes admission process is as follows:

Step 1: Visit the official website: https://www.coursera.org/learn/understanding-arguments

Step 2: Clicking the ‘Enroll for free’ button on the right side of the page.

Step 3: The button will take the participant to another webpage where they will be asked to fill in their details to create an account. 

Step 4: After signing in, and logging in again the participant may seek financial aid if required.

Step 5: The admission is granted, and candidates may choose from the course options to pay and fee, and continue further.

Application Details

Applying to the Think Again I: How to Understand Arguments online course has no hassle of a form like an application form. Just putting in the name, and a relevant email id would do the trick for filling up the account details on Coursera.

The Syllabus

Video
  • Introduction to the Specialization

Reading
  • Course Logistics (Start Here)

Videos
  • Why Arguments Matter
  • What Is an Argument?
  • What are Arguments Used For? Justification
  • Strong Arguments Don't Always Persuade Everyone
  • What Else are Arguments Used For? Explanation
  • What are Arguments Made Of? Language
  • Meaning
  • Linguistic Acts
  • Speech Acts
  • Conversational Acts
Practice Exercises
  • Why Arguments Matter
  • What Is an Argument?
  • What are Arguments Used For? Justification
  • Strong Arguments Don't Always Persuade Everyone
  • What Else are Arguments Used For? Explanation
  • What are Arguments Made Of? Language
  • Meaning
  • Linguistic Acts
  • Speech Acts
  • Conversational Acts

Videos
  • Argument Markers
  • Standard Form
  • A Problem for Arguments
  • Assuring
  • Guarding
  • Discounting
  • Evaluation
  • Close Analysis (Part I)
  • Close Analysis (Part II)
  • More Close Analysis
Practice Exercises
  • Argument Markers
  • Standard Form
  • A Problem for Arguments
  • Assuring
  • Guarding
  • Discounting
  • Evaluation
  • Close Analysis (Part II)
  • More Close Analysis

Videos
  • Validity
  • Soundness
  • Get Down to Basics
  • Sharpen Edges
  • Organize Parts
  • A Student Example: A Debate About Smartphones in Class
  • Fill in Gaps
  • Conclude
  • An Example of Reconstruction (Part I)
  • An Example of Reconstruction (Part II)
  • An Example of Reconstruction (Part III)
Practice Exercises
  • Validity
  • Soundness (Part I)
  • Soundness (Part II)
  • Get Down to Basics
  • Sharpen Edges
  • Organize Parts
  • Fill in Gaps
  • Conclude
  • An Example of Reconstruction

Practice Exercise

Final Quiz

Instructors

Duke University, Durham Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Where to find the certificate’s electronic version on Coursera?

On Coursera, in the Accomplishments page sections, candidates shall find their certificate of achievement’s electronic version.

2: For the Think Again I: How to Understand Arguments online course will university credits be given?

Under no circumstances Duke University will provide university academic credits for this arguments programme by Coursera.

3: What will the students learn from this Coursera arguments programme?

The Coursera programme will teach the candidates to respond so that they do not become a fool, and agree with them in all situations.    

4: How are the classes perceived by the students for the Think Again I: How to Understand Arguments certification course?

The classes are considered fun, interactive, and input seeking from people residing globally.

5: Is credit card or debit card payments allowed for students residing in India?

Yes such payment options are accepted from students in India.

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