Recent SemestersSpring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025Class SizeNot publishedCredits3PrerequisiteENGL C1000 with a grade of "C" or better Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 1B · IGETC Area 1B · CSU GE Area A3DescriptionCOMM 311 Argumentation and Debate Units: 3 Hours: 54 hours LEC Prerequisite: ENGL C1000 with a grade of "C" or better Transferable: CSU; UC General Education: Local GE L1B; Cal-GETC Area 1B C-ID: C-ID COMM 120 This course introduces students to argumentation, critical evaluation of evidence, and reasoning in the context of debate. A series of writing assignments will focus on the skills of critical thinking, rhetoric, and the sophistication of argumentative skills. Intended as a practical course, the fundamentals of proposition analysis, case building, and dissent are discussed and applied within written communication and oral presentation. Video-recording equipment may be used as an aid to the student's self-analysis and improvement. Access to a computer with online capabilities may be required and computer access is available on campus.Usually HeldMon Wed 12:00pm–1:20pm, Tue Thu 10:30am–11:50am, Tue Thu 9:00am–10:20am 