COMM S320 - Argumentation & Debate

Institution:

UAS Ketchikan Campus

Subject:

Communication

Description:

3 credits (3 +0) Introduction to argumentation theory and debate. Critical analysis and principles of logic, reasoning and discursive evidence in the construction of argument in a variety of contexts. Develops understanding of the nature of argument and its key elements; explores standards and ethics used to evaluate argument; and charts variation of standards across contexts. Strategies in creation and performance, including opportunities for performance and competition. Prerequisite: C or better in WRTG S211 and one of: COMM S111, COMM S235, COMM S237, or COMM S241; or instructor permission.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

(WRTG S211 US C Concurrent OR WRTG A211 UA C Concurrent OR WRTG F211X UF C Concurrent OR ENGL S211 US C Concurrent OR ENGL A211 UA C Concurrent OR ENGL F211X UF C Concurrent ) (AND COMM S111 US D- Concurrent OR COMM S235 US D- Concurrent OR COMM S237 US D- Concurrent OR COMM S241 US D- Concurrent )

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ketch.alaska.edu

Phone Number:

(907) 228-4511

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