Informal Logic

The Informal Logic course is designed for high school students, spanning a full academic year and divided into two semesters. The first semester focuses on teaching students to identify and understand 28 common logical fallacies, enabling them to discern between sound and flawed arguments. The second semester builds upon this knowledge, teaching students how to construct well-reasoned arguments of their own. The course aims to enhance critical thinking, abstract reasoning, argumentation skills, and even understanding of advanced math concepts through the lens of logic.

Taught using two key resources, 'The Art of Argument' and 'The Argument Builder', the course employs the SAMR (Substitution, Augmentation, Modification, Redefinition) model. It involves practical assignments like writing arguments, participating in live debates, and creating advertisements with intentional fallacies, fostering a deep understanding and application of informal logic. The course ultimately aspires to cultivate clear, confident communicators and thinkers, preparing students for academic and real-life success.