Recent SemestersSpring 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025Class SizeNot publishedCredits3PrerequisiteCompletion of ENGL C1000 with grade of "C" or better Transfers ToUC and CSUIGETC Area 1C · CSU GE Area A1 · CSU GE Area A3DescriptionArgumentation and rhetorical criticism focuses on methods of critical inquiry, advocacy, and argumentative writing through the written and oral traditions. Students will refine and strengthen critical thinking skills necessary to identify, analyze, and evaluate communicative messages and arguments in a variety of forms. Theoretical components will introduce students to perspectives toward argument analysis to develop basic criteria for identifying and evaluating effective, ethical arguments both written and orally. Significant emphasis will be placed on the sophistication of writing assignments surrounding argumentative and rhetorical theory. Students will write a minimum 5,000 words during the course. (C-ID COMM 120) (CSU, UC)Usually HeldMon Wed 11:00am–12:20pm, Tue Thu 8:00am–9:20am, Mon Wed 9:30am–10:50am, Tue Thu 11:00am–12:20pm 