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== Short description == In this course some useful tools from the Theory of Argumentation are presented but the main focus is on applying these tools and the ones introduced in previous courses in detailed examinations of the bases for decisions made by political assemblies and authorities. The student here has the opportunity of selecting decisions that is of particular interest to her. |
ABAD - Analysis of Basis for Decisions
Level
Advanced level - Second cycle course
Required knowledge
In order to take this course the student must have taken one of the courses:
- ML431C Decision Theory
- IB652C Decision support methods
or a similar course.
Short description
In this course some useful tools from the Theory of Argumentation are presented but the main focus is on applying these tools and the ones introduced in previous courses in detailed examinations of the bases for decisions made by political assemblies and authorities. The student here has the opportunity of selecting decisions that is of particular interest to her.
Aim
After the course the student should be able to:
- Determine whether an argument is binding.
- Assess the quality of decision making.
Syllabus
- The first part of the course deals with basic argumentation theory.
- The second part of the course deals with arguments for decisions made mainly by authorities and politicians.
Outline
The course is given as a distance course.