critical thinking lib

Discussion #3

View the following trailer for Ellen’s stand-up comedy special: https://youtu.be/bWJvNd9JMlU

Consider this or most other comedy routines. Reflect upon what it is that makes us laugh? How does ambiguity play a role in the language used in creating laughs? Pay particular attention to those concepts about which you are reading in your course text and in the module. Give your impressions and any conclusions that demonstrate application of textbook and course content concepts to these particular situations. Please ensure that you cite from your readings in proper format within your initial post and place the format-compliant reference at the end in order to earn Level Four concrete examples from grading rubric.

Discussion#4

Several times over the period of a day or so, try to catch people using fallacies in real-life encounters. Choose one to discuss. Report on what the person said, what fallacy was used, whether the fallacy was noticed, whether or not anyone challenged it, and your overall impression of your experience with your encounter. Give your impressions and any conclusions that demonstrate application of textbook and course content concepts to these particular situations. Please ensure that you cite from your readings in proper format within your initial post and place the format-

compliant reference at the end in order to earn Level Four concrete examples from grading rubric.