Potential Topics for Applied Argument

Presentations: Approx 15 minutes in length. Instruct the class about the the role/function/application of argument form/theory/mode in a given arena. You may want to send the class an outline, supplemental materials, examples, artifacts, etc. before your presentation. For some of the days the topic have similar themes. The presenters could elect to do a panel approach instead of the individual presentation we are accustomed to seeing.

Oct. 25

Interpersonal Satisfaction/Natural Conversation- Allison Funk
Cigar Store, Cigar Smoking - David Murphy
Jury Decisions - Laura Hickey
Cross Culture Argument - Alex Tchangoue

Oct. 30

Visual Argument - Becky Bowers and Hunter Loston
Religious Argument - Josh Beacham
Virtual Argument - Internet Chat Room - Arienne Jeffries

Nov. 6

Abortion - Jamie Franks
Science and Technology - Holly Gambill
Artificial Intelligence (AI) - Matt Stiff

Nov. 8

Arguments from Corporate Responsibility - Jun Yang
Nike Corporate Defense - John Moody
Golf - Matt Woodlief
PSAs - Drug Ads - Margaret Mabie

Nov. 13

Sociology/Social Workers Arguments - Yolanda Lavender
Minorities - Brandon Ghee
Public Opinion - Channing Schofield

Nov. 27

Wilderness Access - Josh Adams
President Clinton Impeachment - Cassie Coggeshall
Conspiracy Arguments - Seungwon Chung
Foreign Policy - Luke Britt

Nov. 29 - Argument Presentations Finished

Dec. 4 & 6 - Lecture