COMMS 312 KU - Argument and Controversy

Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3

This study of argumentation and controversy is designed to cultivate concepts and abilities which are practically important to the use of reasoned discourse in public contexts which involve disagreement, doubt, and/or opposition. The course aims at developing competence in the conduct of arguments calling for policy decision both in isolation and within public contexts. It seeks to enhance a student’s ability to analyze, criticize, produce, and report arguments. The course also explores functions of argumentation in democratic societies.

Prerequisite(s): completion of the O tag or concurrent enrollment in an O tag course; completion of PHIL 101.