COMM 311 - Argumentation and Debate

    Recent Professors
    Michael Eisenstadt, Bethany C. Works
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    ENGL C1000 with a grade of "C" or better; or ESLW 340 (Advanced Composition) with a grade of "C" or better, or ENGWR 480 (Honors Composition) with a grade of "C" or better.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of COMM 311
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 1B · IGETC Area 1B · IGETC Area 1C · CSU GE Area A3 · CSU GE Area A1
    Description
    This course covers critical reading, writing, thinking and speaking through the preparation and practice of argumentation. Special consideration will be given to the relationship between claims, evidence, and reasoning, and the standards of interpreting information and research. Students will learn to effectively develop reasoned written and oral arguments, recognize fallacies, and understand the relationship language has with logic and reasoning.
    Usually Held
    Mon Tue Sat, Mon Wed 1:00pm–2:20pm, Thu 1:00pm–2:20pm, Thu 2:30pm–3:50pm