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SCOM 338. The Art of Public Debate


Credits 3.00 PeopleSoft Course ID 013595 Grading Basis GRD

This course focuses on the practical application and critical examination of debate in the public sphere. The course provides students with experience in researching, constructing and presenting topics for public debate. Additionally, students will be asked to examine pieces of public debate in order to provide them with the tools to critically examine public discourse in a manner consistent with being a productive and active citizen. This course will culminate with a public debate tournament. Prerequisite(s): Fully-admitted SCOM major or minor .