Recent SemestersFall 2026Class Size30 studentsCredits3PrerequisiteENGL C1000 - Academic Reading and Writing OR ENGL C1000H - Academic Reading and Writing - Honors OR ENGL 1AMC - College Composition: Multicultural Emphasis OR ENGL1AMCH - Honors College Composition: Multicultural Emphasis OR ESL 1A - College Composition for ESL Transfers ToCSUCSU GE Area A3DescriptionDiscusses and applies oral and written argumentation concepts to develop critical thinking skills. Oral argumentation focuses on the principles of logical reasoning and then applies these principles to persuasive speeches and policy debates. Written argumentation focuses on the principles of rhetorical analysis and then applies these principles to speeches, debates, and essays. Students utilize and critically analyze research and documentation while constructing and evaluating oral and written arguments. A minimum of 5,000 words of writing is required. May be offered in a distance-learning format. 