COMM 145 — Argumentation
Study of the construction and analysis of public argument. Covers the theory of argument, the processes and development of arguments, and the application of argument to decision making. Topics include: methods of critical inquiry and advocacy; identifying fallacies in reasoning and language; the process of inquiry-driven research; testing evidence and evidence sources; advancing a reasoned position; and defending and refuting arguments. Analysis, presentation, and evaluation of oral and written arguments are emphasized. Students will employ argumentation theory and critical reasoning to construct detailed written essays based on inquiry-driven research, methods of analysis, evidence use, and ethical advocacy. (C-ID COMM 120) (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-1B)
Part of
- Elementary Education Associate in Arts
- Communication Associate in Arts
- Communication Studies 2.0 for Transfer (AA-T)
- English Associate in Arts and Certificate of Achievement
- General Studies: Communication and Language Arts
- University Studies: Communication and Language Arts
- Communication (COMM)
- Degree Requirements and Transfer Information
- University Studies - Communication and Language Arts (AA)