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May 06, 2024
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COM 217 - Argumentation and Debate (3 units)
Theory and practice of oral argumentative discourse; intensive study of argumentative principles and debate fundamentals; participation in class discussions, speeches and debates.
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall and Spring
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course:
1. Students will be able to research, gather, and evaluate evidence on current event topics to construct persuasive, extemporaneous public speeches.
2. Students will be able to organize evidence using outlines to prepare arguments appropriate for persuasive speeches.
3. Students will be able to focus the purpose of a speech through articulating a persuasive thesis and adapting content to given audience.
4. Students will be able to deliver extemporaneous persuasive speeches including citation of sources and appropriate nonverbal delivery elements.
5. Students will be able to compentenly and ethically participate in debate using reasoned arguments, developing arguments for one’s own position, and refuting opponent’s arguments.
6. Students will be able to identify public speaking and argument concepts including delivery types, speech types, audience types, argument parts, persuasive appeal types, reasoning structures, and argumentation fallacies.
7. Students will be able to display confidence in presenting arguments for one’s position through preparing and delivering public presentations.
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