Students learn argument and debate theory and practice. Propositions of inference and value are addressed. Students engage in several class debates and are required to present a public argument on campus in a parliamentary debate forum. One-half course credit, fall semester. The primary goal of the course is to learn effective and ethical advocacy for issues and causes in the public forum.
Students learn argument and debate theory and practice.
Propositions of policy are addressed. Students engage in several class debates and are required to present a public argument on campus in a parliamentary debate forum. One-half course credit, spring semester. Intermediate Level Courses Intermediate level courses focus on mastery of the basic concepts and significant theories of persuasion, reasoning, and communication. This study will include the history, theoretical development, and pragmatic uses of the theories and concepts in a variety of settings.