COM 020H - Argumentation, Advocacy, and Debate - Honors

    Recent Professors
    Steve Lipman
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024
    Class Size
    30–35 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of COM 020H
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUIGETC Area 1C · CSU GE Area A1 · CSU GE Area A3
    Description
    This honors course prepares students with practical communication skills and knowledge to effectively and ethically engage in argumentation and debate about socially relevant issues. Students will participate in hands-on learning (e.g., game formats) through various speaking and debate activities. Specific areas addressed include uses and misuses of reasoning, discovery and use of evidence, and critical analysis of persuasive strategies. Students cannot receive credit for both COM 020 and COM 020H. Enrollment in the Honors Program is required.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 8:40am–10:45am, Mon Wed 9:20am–10:45am, Tue Thu 6:00pm–8:05pm