Appropriate documentation must be presented to the Dean of Humanities and Fine Arts.
All examinations are by appointment only.
Debate 2 hours credit Students are introduced to principles of basic argumentation as well as methods of competition in collegiate debate tournaments. Research of a current major national controversy, which is studied as a case model for examining the fundamentals of reasoning and evidence, is part of the course. Discussion and Debate 2 hours credit Students are introduced to methods of solving problems, resolving conflicts, and advocating persuasive positions in small discussion groups. SPCH 162 Advanced Debate 2 hours credit Contributions to traditional argumentation theory by Toulmin, Mill, Burke, and Grice are examined. Also, students study both theoretical and practical implications of recent developments in competitive tournament debating strategies and participate in researching and debating current national controversies.