Course Summary
This course teaches you how to participate in and facilitate debates on a variety of topics. You will learn how to analyze arguments, evaluate evidence, and construct persuasive arguments.Key Learning Points
- Learn how to effectively argue and make persuasive arguments
- Understand the importance of evidence and how to evaluate it
- Develop critical thinking skills and the ability to analyze arguments
Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have
- Public Policy Analyst
- USA: $60,000 - $100,000
- India: ₹500,000 - ₹1,000,000
- Spain: €30,000 - €50,000
- Political Campaign Manager
- USA: $50,000 - $90,000
- India: ₹400,000 - ₹800,000
- Spain: €25,000 - €45,000
- Debate Coach
- USA: $40,000 - $70,000
- India: ₹300,000 - ₹600,000
- Spain: €20,000 - €35,000
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Develop the ability to analyze arguments and evaluate evidence
- Learn how to construct persuasive arguments
- Improve public speaking skills
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- No prior knowledge or experience required
- Access to a computer and internet connection
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online self-paced course
- Video lectures and quizzes
- Peer-reviewed assignments
Similar Courses
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Public Speaking
- Argumentation and Persuasion
Related Education Paths
- Professional Certificate in Public Speaking
- Professional Certificate in Communication
- Master of Business Administration
Related Books
Description
This Teach-Out serves a guide to help you better for understand the 2020 United States presidential debates and discuss politics at a time when issues are more divisive than ever. The first part of this Teach-Out breaks down how to watch the presidential debates with a questioning mindset where you’ll create a debate action plan to help you digest the many layers of commentary on the debates. After each debate, we will share an analysis of the issues raised by the candidates with perspectives from University of Michigan faculty and community experts.
Outline
- Welcome to the Debates Teach-Out!
- What is a Teach-Out
- Role of Moderators in the U.S. Presidential Debate
- Media's Role in Political Polarization
- Developing a Questioning Mindset around Disinformation
- Hailey Mooney: Information Literacy (SIFT Method)
- 3 Ways to Have More Productive Conversations
- A Practical Framework for Creating Common Ground
- Putting the Framework into Action
- Voting Security
- Absentee Voting
- Security Requirements for Voting
- Qualified Immunity
- Systemic Racism
- Carbon Tax
- Universal Basic Income
- The Role of Sport in Social Justice Movements
- A Brief History of LGBTQ Pride
- What is a Teach-Out?
- Groundrules for Engagement
- Welcome to the Discussing Politics and Debate Teach-Out
- How to watch a debate
- Debating the Debate
- Strategies for Difficult Conversations Introduction
- Voting Resources
- Presidential Debate Issue Primer
- Responding to the 2020 United States Presidential Debates
Summary of User Reviews
Discover the art of debates and enhance your critical thinking skills with this teach-out course from Coursera. Students find this course informative and engaging, with a strong focus on building a foundational understanding of debates. One key aspect that many users thought was good is the interactive nature of the course, which allows for practical application of the concepts learned.Pros from User Reviews
- Informative and engaging course
- Strong focus on building a foundational understanding of debates
- Interactive nature of the course allows for practical application of concepts learned
Cons from User Reviews
- Limited in-depth analysis of specific debates
- Some users found the course content to be too basic
- Lack of interaction with instructors
- No certificate of completion available
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