Argumentation

Catalog description

Argumentation is designed to provide students with methods of critical inquiry and advocacy. Emphasis is placed on analysis, presentation and evaluation of oral and written argumentation. This course focuses on identifying fallacies, testing evidence, and advancing a reasoned position while defending and refuting arguments. Students are required to write a minimum of 6,000 words during the course of the semester. PREREQUISITES: Completion of English C1000 or C1000H. ADVISORIES: Communication C1000 or C1000H. (A, Cal-GETC, CSU, UC) (C-ID COMM 120)