Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 1B · IGETC Area 1B · CSU GE Area A3DescriptionTotal Lecture Hours: 54 This course provides students with a greater understanding of argumentationskills,persuasiontechniques,andthedecision-making process. Additional content includes methods of critical inquiry and advocacy,theeffectiveuseofevidence,reasoning,andanintroduction to the history of rhetoric. Students analyze media, films, and both contemporary and historical speeches. Additional focus is placed on identifying fallacies in reasoning and language, testing evidence and evidence sources, advancing a reasoned position, and defending and refuting arguments. Students incorporate critical thinking and research into the practice of oral and written communication skills.Usually HeldFri 12:00pm–3:20pm 