Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval: 3-23-1999 |
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COM222
1999 Fall - 9999 |
LEC
3.0 Credit(s) 3.0 Period(s) 3.0 Load Acad |
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Argumentation
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Discussion and practice of the use of evidence, applied
reasoning, recognition of fallacies, selection of arguments, and methods of
analyzing issues. Prerequisites: ENG101, or ENG107, or
equivalent. Course
Attribute(s): General Education Designation: Literacy and Critical
Inquiry - [L] |
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MCCCD
Official Course Competencies: |
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COM222 1999
Fall - 9999 |
Argumentation |
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Identify and describe the basic elements of the debate
process.(I) |
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Identify the skill of debate. (I) |
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Identify the players in a debate and describe their roles.
(II) |
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Identify the elements of propositions. (II) |
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Identify, compare and contrast the debate formats. (III) |
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Identify and describe speaker strategies and
responsibilities. (III) |
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Identify and describe the types of propositions. (IV) |
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Identify and describe the elements of the affirmative
position. (V) |
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Identify and describe the elements of the negative
position. (VI) |
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Search, evaluate, and record evidence in preparation for a
debate. (VII) |
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Identify a variety of sources of research information.
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Demonstrate the ability to listen and flowchart a debate
process. (IX) |
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Write affirmative and negative briefs. (IX) |
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Demonstrate debate skills in the presentation of two
debate formats. (X) |
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MCCCD
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COM222 1999
Fall - 9999 |
Argumentation |
I. The Debate Process A. Basic Elements of Debate
B. Skills of Debate 1. Leadership 2. Investigation and
Analysis 3. Critical Thinking 4. Open-mindedness 5. Thinking on Your Feet 6. Speaking 7. Organization 8. Self-Confidence 9. Teamwork and Cooperation
II. How Debate Works A. The Players 1. The Affirmative 2. The Negative 3. The Timekeeper 4. The Judge B. The Problem Area C. Proposition Elements 1. Significance 2. Controversial 3. Single Idea 4. Debatability 5. Durability III. Debate Formats and
Speaker Responsibilities A. Formats 1. Standard 2. Cross-examination 3. Lincoln-Douglas B. Preparation Time C. Speaker Strategies and
Responsibilities 1. First Affirmative
Constructive 2. First Negative
Constructive 3. Second Affirmative
Constructive 4. Second Negative
Constructive 5. First Negative Rebuttal 6. First Affirmative
Rebuttal 7. Second Negative Rebuttal
8. Second Affirmative
Rebuttal IV. Propositions A. The Problem Area B. What is a Proposition? 1. Choosing 2. Stating C. Types of Propositions 1. Propositions of Fact 2. Propositions of Value 3. Propositions of Policy D. Analyzing Propositions V. The Affirmative Position
A. Burden of Proof B. Presumption C. Prima Facie Case D. Basic Affirmative
Concepts 1. Topicality 2. Definition of Terms 3. Contentions 4. Proof and Reasoning 5. Affirmative Case 6. Affirmative Plan E. Operational Definitions F. Stock Issues 1. Harm 2. Significance 3. Inherency 4. Solvency G. Case Formats 1. Nee-Plan Case 2. Comparative Advantage 3. Other VI. The Negative Position A. Negative Strategy 1. Topicality 2. Defense of Status Quo 3. The Counterplan
B. Refutation of Stock
Issues C. Refutation of Individual
Arguments 1. Generalizations 2. Causal Arguments 3. Sign Arguments 4. Testimony VII. Developing Research
Skills A. Searching for Evidence B. Evaluating Evidence C. Recording Evidence VIII. Research Sources A. Indexes B. Reference Books C. Periodicals D. Newspapers E. Pamphlets F. Legal Publications G. Government Documents IX. Listening, Thinking,
Writing A. Writing Briefs 1. Affirmative 2. Negative B. Flowing the Debate X. Practical Application A. Policy Debate B. Value Debate C. Lincoln-Douglas Debate D. Congressional Debate |