Rationale软件在英语专业学生谬误识别训练中的应用

谬误识别是批判性思维培养中的一项重要内容。比起机械识记种类繁多的谬误类型,能够正确识别论证中的各要素并分析出论证中存在的缺陷显得更为关键。文章调研了Rationale软件在辅助学生识别论证谬误中的作用。结果发现,该论证图示工具能够帮助学生深入理解论证结构,进而对论证质量进行有效评估。希望该研究对我国外语教学中思辨能力的培养具有一定的启示。

The Application of Rationale Software in the Training of Fallacy Recognition for English Majors

Fallacy recognition is an important part of critical thinking training.Compared with memorizing various types of fallacies,it is more critical to be able to correctly identify the elements in argumentation and analyze the defects in argumentation.This paper examines the role of Rationale software in assisting students in identifying fallacies in argumentation.The study found that the visual tool can help students understand the argument structure in depth,and then effectively evaluate the quality of the argument.It is hoped that this study will give some enlightenment on the cultivation of critical thinking in foreign language teaching.