Argumentation, Advocacy, and Debate

Catalog description

Explores theories of persuasion. Examines argumentation in human interaction with an emphasis on how argumentation influences self, others, and community. Provides opportunities to develop skills of inquiry and advocacy through oral discourse, including critical analysis of reasoning and evidence. Investigates how argumentation, advocacy, and deliberation help communities in decision-making processes. Prerequisites: MTH 20 or equivalent placement test score, and WR 121Z or any writing course for which WR 121Z is a prerequisite. Audit available. This course fulfills the following GE requirements: Arts and Letters/AL