COMM 106 - Critical Thinking through Argumentation

    Recent Professors
    Amy M. Silva
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    26 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    ENGL C1000
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of COMM 106
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUIGETC Area 1C · CSU GE Area A3 · CSU GE Area A1
    Description
    This course focuses on methods of critical inquiry and advocacy. It provides instruction in critical thinking, logical reasoning (including types of reasoning and fallacies in reasoning), the use of language, argument structure and strategies, evaluation of evidence, and structured analysis of diverse texts. Students will compose, present, and evaluate oral and written arguments. Students will develop, evaluate, and refine their argumentative writing through a sequence of essays and assignments with a minimum of 5,000 words/semester. This course is not open to students who have completed SPCH 106.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 12:30pm–1:50pm