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Argumentation
& Persuasion |
An emphasis in Argumentation and Persuasion
constitutes one of the strongest liberal
arts educations available. Students
learn how to think in a clear and logical
manner, analyze information critically,
formulate persuasive arguments, and
deliver those arguments effectively,
both in oral and in written forms. These
skills are of great value in almost
any career. Students who complete their
degree with a emphasis in Argumentation
and Persuasion are prepared for a variety
of specific areers as well, including
a career as a speech/dbate coach. They
are also prepared for careers in government
and politics, such as that of a campaign
aide or director, elected official,
information officer, legislative assistant,
or speech-writer. Others have used the
emphasis as preparation for a career
in the ministry. The emphasis offers
particularly strong preparation for
law school.
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Speech communication
majors take a total of 42 units in the
major, including 18 units of core requirements,
9 units of theoretical core, and 15 units
in the area of emphasis. An internship
(HCOM 437) is strongly recommended
in each areas of emphasis to give you
experience applying the principles of
excellent communication in a real-life
setting.
Core Requirements (18 units)
HCOM 102 Public Speaking (3)
HCOM 200 Human Communication (3)
HCOM 235 Essentials of Argumentation
(3) (OR)
HCOM 236 Essentials of Debate
(3)
HCOM 300 Introduction to Research
(3)
HCOM 308 Quantitative Research Methods
(3)
HCOM 420 Communication Theory (3)
Breadth Experiences: (12
units; select a course from each of
the following categories)
HCOM 330 Rhetoric of Popular Culture
(3) OR
HCOM 332 Process of Social Influence
(3) OR
HCOM 437 Internship (3)
HCOM 313 Interpersonal Communication
Theory (3) OR
HCOM 318 Family Communication (3)
OR
HCOM 437 Internship (3)
HCOM 320 Intercultural Communication
(3) OR
HCOM 422 Applications of Intercultural
(3) OR
HCOM 437 Internship (3)
HCOM 324 Communicating in Groups
arid Teams (3) OR
HCOM 326 Organizational Communication
Dynamics (3) OR
HCOM 437 Internship (3)
Emphasis in Argumentation and
Persuasion (15 units)
HCOM 236 Essentials of Debate (3)
HCOM 330 Rhetoric of Popular Culture
(3)
HCOM 332 Process of Social Influence
(3)
HCOM 334 Persuasive Speaking (3)
HCOM 335 Advanced Argumentation (3)
HCOM 337 Communication in the Legal
Arena (3)
HCOM 338 Intercollegiate Forensics
(2)
HCOM 342 America Speaks (3)
HCOM 426 Directing Forensics (3)
HCOM 432 Contemporary Rhetoric (3)
HCOM 492T Proseminar (e.g., Compliance
Gaining) (3)
Students in the B.A. in Speech Communication
program who enter Cal State Fullerton as
first-time freshmen in fall 2005, or who
enter a commu nity college in fall 2006
with intent to transfer to Cal State Fullerton,
will be required to show proficiency in
a second language as a condition of graduation
with a bachelor's degree. (See "Graduation
Requirements for the Bachelor's Degree"
in the 2005-2007 University
Catalog.)
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Student Association:
CommGrads
is the department's student group that
sponsors career workshops, special programs
and social activities. The CSUF Speech
and Debate Team competes with other colleges
and universities and consistently ranks
near the top in the nation. CSUF students
involved in the Southern
California Urban Debate League (SCUDL)
teach argument skills to students from
underserved high schools.
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Advisement
You can make an appointment
with the department's undergraduate adviser
by
calling the Department of Human Communication
Studies (714) 278-3617.
For further information, including available
scholarships, please contact
the department's undergraduate adviser
at:
Department of Human
Communication Studies
College Park 420-1
California State University, Fullerton
PO. Box 6868
Fullerton, CA 92834
(714) 278-3617
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