The Islamia University of Bahawalpur

Tentative Course Plan

DEPARTMENT OF LAW

Class: LLB Semester 3

Instructor Ms.Mahrukh Tanveer Contact# 03064514687

Course Title Introduction to logic and reasoning Program LLB

Course Code 01302 Credit Hours 03
Course Objective:
Aim
The objective of this course is to sharpen the intellect of the students, develop their reasoning ability, widen
and strengthen their understanding and clear thinking. The course will include the inductive and deductive
reasoning, informal reasoning. For critical thinking topics such as observation, context, criteria and techniques
for forming a judgment will be included.
Grading Mid- Exam (30%) Final Exam (50%)
Problem Session/Assignments/ Quiz Session (20%)
Resourc Books Prescribed:
e 1. Copi, Irving and Cohan Carl. Introduction to logic, 9th edn. New York: Macmillan, 1994.
Material 2. Goatly, Andrew. Critical Reading and Writing : An Introductory Course Book. London: Routledge,
2000.
3. Hurley, Patrick J. A Concise Introduction to Logic, 11th edn. Boston: Cengage Boston, 2010.

SEQUENCE OF TOPICS TO BE COVERED

Lecture Sessio Topics (outline of main topics and sub topics) Comments
Date n#
1 Concept of logic and reasoning
1- What is logical reasoning?
2- Father of logical reasoning
3- Historical Background of Logical Reasoning
4- Purpose of logical reasoning
5- Use of logic by professional
6- Mistaken view of law students
7- Concept of reasoning

2 Concept of Legal Reasoning

Literal Meaning of “Legal Reasoning”
Technical Meanings of Legal Reasoning
Kinds of reasoning
Concept of Arguments
What is syllogism
3 Phrase thinking like a lawyer

4 What is Legalese
Maxims
1-Ratio legis est anima legis
2- Omnia praes umuntur rite esse acta.
3. qui taci consentire videture
 4. Audi alteram parten
5. Coram non judice
6. Ignorantia juris non excusat
7. Consensus facit legem
8. Alegams contraria non est audiendus
9. salus populi suprema lex
10.Argumentum ad homonium

5 Art of Persuasion

6 Juristic methodology for framing judgment

a- Ratio decidendi
b- Stare decicis
c- Statutory Interpretation

7 Testimonial Reasoning
a. Evidence
b. Arguments
c. Presumptions
d. Admission and Confession
e. Conclusive Proof

8 Analytical and Critical study

 Doctrine of Corroboration and Contradiction
 Doctrine of Natural Justice.

9
Principle of Inference in Logic / Morality and legal
reasoning / Principles of natural justice.
Principles of Res ges tae / Principles of General Exceptions –
conceptual view
10 Adjudication and Discretion
Student Evaluation criteria:

Attendance 5%
Assignments/Case study 5%
Surprise Test/Sudden Test , Quizzes 5%
Class Participation 5%
Mid Term Paper 30%
Final Term paper 50%
Total 100%

Pattern of Examination:
The pattern of examination shall be comprising of two parts divided by mid and final term
examination:
Mid term: 30 marks
Final term: 50 marks
Nature of question shall be both subjective and objective. Objective part shall comprise of multiple
choice questions with each question carrying one mark. Subjective part shall comprise of questions
for short answers and one question for detail answer.

Student Responsibilities:
Students must attend class. Failure to attend class may result in failure in the course. Students must also
arrive on time and remain in class for the entire period. Cellular Phones and Beeper must be Turned off
(Proper classroom decorum [behavior] adopts, Course outlines and calendars explain requirements and
assignments, students are responsible for knowing what they say. Students are also responsible for doing
all assigned work on time. Excessive absences (more than 03) will result in “F Grade

Instructor/Tutor
Approved by:
Head of Department