COMM 8
Argumentation and Critical Inquiry in Oral Communication
Course Description
Principles and methods of critical inquiry, advocacy, and debate. Students will critically evaluate research sources and evidence; identify fallacies in reasoning and language; advance reasoned positions with consideration to ethical and equitable practices; and defend and refute arguments through analysis, presentation, and evaluation of arguments.
Class Details
| CRN | Course | Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Loc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24373 | COMM 8 | 51Z | ······· | TBA-TBA | Alex Kramer | ONLINE |
Class Materials: View textbook and/or other materials for this course available at the Bookstore.
Class Dates: This class runs from 2022-09-26 to 2022-12-16.
Footnote:
COMM-008.51Z: Online Course. Students must be present online for LIVE PRESENTATIONS on dates to be determined by the instructor. Students can log in any time to complete all other assigned coursework. Students must have access to the following: a computer, the internet, an individual e-mail address, and a webcam-enabled device for on-camera presentations. Exclusively using a tablet or phone may prevent you from successfully completing a course. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382
Course Details
- Units
- 5 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 5
- Weekly Lab Hours: 0
- Gen Ed
- General Education Class
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Grading Method
- Letter Grading
General Course Statement
- General Statement
- See general education pages for the requirements this course meets.
Requisite and Advisory
- Advisory
- EWRT D001A or EWRT D01AH or ESL D005.
- COMM D001., COMM D001H, COMM D010. or COMM D010H
Limitations on Enrollment and Entrance Skills
- Limitations on Enrollment
- Not open to students with credit in the Honors Program related course.
