Communication 397DD - ST-Intro/Argument,Delib,Dialog

This course will provide students with an introduction to the principles and practice of argumentation, deliberation and dialogue with the larger goal of practicing advocacy as humane and humanizing communication. Students will learn how arguments are constructed and employed, as well as methods for engaging ethically with differing constructions of fact and reason. The course approaches concepts and tools from cultural and critical perspectives, with an eye toward inclusion of alternative points of view. The activities, assignments and readings for the course promote deep listening, critical self reflection and thoughtful practice with others for the purposes of facilitating and participating in difficult conversations where interests, perceptions and sometimes goals are in tension.

Open to Senior and Junior Communication majors only.