TransfermaticCOMM at Ventura College

    COMM V107 - Argumentation and Debate

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    Prerequisite
    ENGL C1000
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    This course introduces argumentation theory, practice and the methods of critical inquiry and advocacy. Identifies fallacies in reasoning and language, testing evidence and evidence sources, advancing a reasoned position, and defending and refuting arguments. Emphasis will be placed on research, using evidence, and detecting fallacies. Practice debates on class-selected topics will take place throughout the course of the semester.