COMSTD 72 - Logic and Argumentation
- Recent Professors
- E. Encarnacion, T. Ruggeri-DiLello, R. Roque
- Recent Semesters
- Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026
- Class Size
- 30 students
- Difficulty
- 6.5Demandingout of 10
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a C or better in: ENGL C1000
- Spring 2027 Sections
- View Spring 2027 sections of COMSTD 72
- Transfers To
- CSUCSU GE Area A3
- Description
- The study of argumentation as an oral and written skill with an emphasis on the principles of critical thinking and sound reasoning. Examination of quality and types of evidence, identification of faulty and misleading arguments, and development of techniques for defending and refuting arguments. Social and political issues are the basis for research, analysis, and evaluation.
- Usually Held
- Mon Wed 11:00am–12:50pm, Mon Wed 5:30pm–8:20pm, Thu