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Academic Bulletin Rhetoric - 2012-13 - 143 RHE 143

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RHE 143 Political Debate

This course applies the principles of debate theory and practice to argumentation in the political realm. You will learn valid forms of reasoning and argumentation, common fallacies, argument analysis, clash, and rebuttal and how to apply this knowledge in the debate format. Students participate in parliamentary debate as a mechanism for learning foundational skills in oral argumentation. Students then engage in political argumentation and advocacy in both written and oral form. A specific international, national, or local political issue is discussed and students conduct research on the issue and its history. Offered first half in fall semester.


 Prerequisite: None.


Credits: 1/2

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