COMM- 3 - Critical Thinking, Argumentative Writing, and Debate

    Recent Professors
    R. Richardson, W. Norris, G. Alatorre, L. Wright
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of COMM- 3
    Transfers To
    CSUCSU GE Area A3
    Description
    Description: The central focus is instruction and practice in the composition of argumentation and the delivery of an active debate with other classmates to enhance critical thinking while refuting and rebuilding arguments. Students will participate in the examination of argumentation and debate including a systematic approach to the process of debate, theories of argumentation as related to topic analysis, research, case construction, refutation/rebuttals, cross-examination, utilization of sound reasoning, fallacies in reasoning, and the importance of ethical behavior in debate construction and presentation. Students will write a minimum of 5,000 words during the course. 54.00 hours lecture. (Letter grade or Pass/No Pass option)
    Usually Held
    Mon 11:10am–12:35pm, Mon Wed 12:45pm–2:10pm, Tue 11:10am–12:35pm, Tue Thu 9:35am–11:00am