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COMM 328 - Argumentation and Advocacy |
An introduction to the nature of argument and critical thinking, including methods of analysis, research, critical evaluation of reasoning and evidence, refutation, debate and advocacy. Students learn how to think about their positions critically, plan their communicative strategies effectively, and argue their cases forcefully. The course surveys the study of reasoning, evidence, case construction and effective presentation in bringing about belief and conviction. These concepts are explored in detail, often by applying them to various elements of the public sphere and considering various social and political questions.
Prerequisites: ENWR 110 Composition II and General Education Domain III-B or III-C, or permission of the instructor.
1.000 Credit hours 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Non-Matriculated, Post-Baccalaureate Tchr Lcnse, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Directed Study, Lecture Communctn, Media, &Performance Department Course Attributes: Professionl Communcation (CMP), Undergraduate Level Course Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Non-Matriculated May not be assigned one of the following Student Attributes: DGCE Student Prerequisites: PREREQ for COMM 328 General Requirements: ( May not be taken concurrently. ) or ( May not be taken concurrently. ) or ( Course or Test: ENGL 110 May not be taken concurrently. ) or ( Course or Test: ENWR 110 May not be taken concurrently. ) and ( May not be taken concurrently. ) or ( May not be taken concurrently. ) or ( Course Attribute: D13B Required Courses: 1 May not be taken concurrently. ) or ( Course Attribute: D13C Required Courses: 1 May not be taken concurrently. ) |
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