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COURSE # 01182 Argumentation
Students study persuasive public speaking and debate. The focus is on reasearch, outlining, presenting and supporting logical arguments. Students study speech organization, persuasion strategies and elivery techniques. They evaluate content and delivery of speeches. students gain experience defending their arguments when questioned by their "oponents" and class by using evidence, critical thinking, and lisetneing skills. Students participated in various public speaking assgnments ending with a formal team debate.
Grade: 9. 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Credits: .50 unit per semester
Last updated: Thursday, October 5, 2006 3:12PM
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