This course is designed as an intensive study of one particular arena of argumentation: the engaging world of academic and public debate. The course will study the theory of debate, the component parts of arguments, significant debates in history, and political and legal argumentation. We will apply what we have learned in multiple practical exercises including a policy debate, several parliamentary debates, and an advocacy assignment. This course will require significant out of class work, including research, practice, and preparation. The culminating experience of the course will be attending and participating in an actual debate tournament.
| Distribution Area | Prerequisites | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Arts and Humanities | 1 course |