PHILOSOPHY 125 - Oral Argumentation and Debate

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Hobart William Smith Colleges

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Description:

Effective oral communication is essential for success in life. This course introduces students to the theory and practice of oral argumentation and debate. Students read classic and contemporary texts on rhetoric to understand the basis of effective speaking in the face of an opposing viewpoint. Students come to understand the basic structures and tools of argument construction and deconstruction. There is some written work, but most graded work is in the form of oral debates, including required competition in two intercollegiate weekend (usually Friday to Saturday) debate tournaments. Lab fee: ($100 or less, depending on expenses); permission of instructor is required (first-years accepted). Crosslisted as WRRH 125.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.HWS.EDU

Phone Number:

(315) 781-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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