Argumentation and Persuasion (COM 2140 00)

Term: 2025-26 Winter

Faculty

Kathleen M Edelmayer
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Schedule

Tue, 12:00 PM - 2:50 PM (1/12/2026 - 5/9/2026) Location: AMAIN ADMIN 2411

Description

The study of argument as a process of inquiry and advocacy and the communicative means to change attitudes, beliefs, behaviors, as well as motivate people to action. Practical experience in: evidence, analysis and reasoning; organization and case-building; refutation and cross-examination; and audience analysis. Students apply theory to a variety of topics and contexts.