Recent SemestersFall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025Class Size25–32 studentsCredits3PrerequisiteENGL C1000 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent Transfers ToUC and CSUIGETC Area 1C · CSU GE Area A3DescriptionThis course is a study of argumentation and development of critical thinking through the rhetorical tradition. Emphasis is placed on research, analysis of propositions, testing of evidence, and development of constructive and refutation cases through the writing and revision of a sequence of critical compositions as a foundation for oral debate. Students locate, evaluate, and integrate outside sources into their writing assignments, which total at least 6,000 words for the semester. This course is designed for communication studies majors and anyone interested in argumentation and the development of critical thinking skills through composition and spoken discourse.Usually HeldMon Wed 11:10am–12:35pm, Mon 9:35am–12:00pm, Mon Wed 9:35am–11:00am, Tue Thu 11:10am–12:30pm 