TransfermaticCOMM at College of the Sequoias

    COMM 5 - Argumentation and Debate

    Recent Professors
    Johnathan Brooks, Brianda Louro, Miranda Chapman
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    33–35 students
    Difficulty
    3.2Lightout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    ENGL C1000 or equivalent college course with a minimum grade of C.
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of COMM 5
    Transfers To
    CSUCSU GE Area A3
    Description
    An introductory course in argumentation and debate, this course covers research into, and critical analysis of, major public issues through written and spoken formats. The course will provide practice in persuasive speaking, writing and formal debate, with emphasis on research, organization, logical proof, and effective presentation. Students will engage in analysis and critical deconstruction of written and spoken presentations. Students will also learn how to understand and avoid fallacies in their persuasive presentations. (C-ID COMM120)
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 12:45pm–2:00pm, Mon Wed 11:10am–12:25pm, Tue Thu 11:10am–12:25pm, Tue Thu 2:10pm–3:25pm