2016-2017 Undergraduate Bulletin

COM 201 Argumentation and Debate

3 hours 

This course explores the role of argumentation and debate as a form of communication in a free society. The course explores the origins, purposes, ethics, techniques and theoretical foundations of disputation. Students will be afforded the opportunity to sharpen their skills in both debates and written arguments.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

ENG 101

Notes

This course satisfies the John Jay College Option: Communications area of the Gen Ed Program.