COMM 3253 - Argumentation and Persuasion

3 Credit Hour(s)

Study of the rhetorical and psychological theories used in dis- course to effect change in attitude, belief, and policy and to construct valid and compelling arguments, with applications in poli- cy making, legal decision making, and personal inquiry. Fundamentals of argumentation, historical and current, are explored.

Prerequisite(s): SPCH 1113.
(Formerly SPCH 3253)