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 Introduction to Communication (COMMS 100) or concurrent enrollment in Introduction to Communication; completion of Logic: Practice of Critical Thinking (CRIT 101)