COM 3071 - Argumentation And Debate

Institution:

CUNY Bernard M Baruch College

Subject:

Communication Studies

Description:

3 hours; 3 credits This course examines the theory of argumentation and provides students with the opportunity to engage in several in-class debates. Students will develop a heightened under - standing and appreciation of the nature and role of debate in the democratic process. Attention will be paid to models of argumentation, methods of reasoning, evidence usage, detection of fallacies, strategies of effective rebuttal, and the critique of arguments in the classroom and in public life. Prerequisite: COM 1010.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.baruch.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(646) 312-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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