COM ST21 - Argumentation

    Recent Professors
    Brown N. A., Menjivar M. I., Tremeau Chekroun J., Melamed N., Andrade L. M.
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Difficulty
    5.0Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of COM ST21
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    Cal-GETC Area 1C (Oral Communication) Formerly SPEECH 11. This course provides students with the foundational knowledge of argumentation and debate concepts and theories to successfully dissect and deliver arguments in distinct contexts and public speaking settings and to critically evaluate the arguments of others. The course covers concepts, such as Aristotle’s proof of ethos, pathos, and logos, audience analysis, ethics in argumentation, critical listening, and effective verbal and nonverbal practices for effective argumentation. Lastly, the course includes analysis of strong evidence and the process of reasoning needed for effective arguing and presentation of arguments to live audiences.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 2:15pm–3:35pm, Tue 9:30am–10:50am, Tue Thu 10:15am–12:20pm, Tue Thu 12:45pm–2:05pm