Class Details

COMM 8
Argumentation and Critical Inquiry in Oral Communication

Course Description

This course presents the principles and methods of critical inquiry, advocacy, and debate. Students will develop research skills, critically evaluate evidence, identify fallacies in reasoning and language, advance reasoned positions with consideration to ethical practices and cultural sensitivity, and use critical thinking to defend and refute arguments through analysis, presentation, and evaluation of oral and written communication arguments.

Class Details

Class Dates: This class runs from 2026-01-05 to 2026-03-27.
Class Syllabus: Download Syllabus
Footnote:
COMM 8.01Y: HYBRID, meets on-campus and online. This class meets each week on campus and online as noted in the class listing. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning .

Class Materials

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Course Details

Units

5 Units

Hours

• Weekly Lecture Hours: 5
• Weekly Lab Hours: 0

Program Status

Program Applicable

Credit

Credit - Degree Applicable

Grading Method

Letter Grading

Requisite and Advisory

Advisory

ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL D005.

COMM C1000, COMM C1000H, COMM D010. or COMM D010H