Throughout the course, we will identify fallacies and explore some possible psychological explanations for common errors in reasoning. Mephistopheles, in Goethe's Faust , part I, line 1920. Attendance, Weekly Assignments and Class Participation . Regular attendance is required, and I will keep complete attendance records. I think Woody Allen underestimated when he said, Eighty percent of success is just showing up.
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We will go over most assignments in class to discuss and explain them. I will occasionally collect homework. A missing assignment will result in a lost semester point. Click here for honest advice on college skills and your responsibilities as a student . Writing Assignments .