COMM 270 - Argumentation and Debate

3 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s):

COMM 100Z or COMM 111Z

Course Description: Encourages students to analyze, respond to, and refute the arguments of others while backing their own claims with solid logic and reasoning. Public speaking skills are stressed and required as part of this course.

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Identify and explain flaws in logic.
CLO#2: Formulate logically valid and well-supported arguments. (ILO: Communication)
CLO#3: Deliver speeches effectively to live audiences.
CLO#4: Apply multiple viewpoints to a range of issues.
CLO#5: Formulate and present speech rebuttals with little to no preparation time.

ACTI Code and Course Type
100 Lower Division Collegiate

Length of Course:
A required state minimum of (30) and a standard RCC delivery of (33) lecture hours per term, not to exceed (36) hours per term.