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SP 253 - Argumentation and Debate
Course Description
- Prerequisite: SP 151
Argument as a technique in the investigation of social problems; formal and informal practice in the use of evidence, proof, refutation, and argument.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of SP 253, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate the ability to gather information by utilizing libraries, health quest, and other computer programs, interviews, and community resources.
- Demonstrate the ability to organize and present ideas.
- Demonstrate the ability to speak before a group.
- Demonstrate the awareness of audience characteristics.
- Demonstrate the understanding of the components of credibility.
- Demonstrate self confidence.
- Demonstrate critical listening skills.
- Demonstrate the skills at assessing arguments.
- Demonstrate the ability to argue effectively on both sides of an issue.
- Demonstrate the awareness and understanding of group process - panel, symposium, and debate.
- Demonstrate the ability to give and receive feedback.