SP 3 ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE

3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: SP 1 and ENG 1A with a grade of “C” or better
Focuses on the application of argumentative methods, analysis, sound reasoning, and critical thinking. Through participation in two types of debates on current topics and writing a series of persuasive essays totaling eight to ten thousand words, students will research, formulate propositions, and discover culturally diverse issues as they apply to social and personal decision-making.
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