COMS 120 - Critical Thinking Through Argumentation and Debate

3 units
3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: English 1A
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU, UC

This course introduces students to critical thinking through the construction of arguments for debates and other speech presentations. Emphasis is placed on analyzing claims, developing arguments that support and refute propositions, argument brief writing and effective delivery. Identification of types of argument and fallacies of reasoning are explored. Controversial issues are discussed, researched, briefed, and debated.

(formerly Communication Studies 4)